Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 769–792 of 1,518 safe additives
Guar, Gum (cyamopsis Tetragonolobus (l.))
EmulsifierGuar gum is a natural thickening and stabilizing agent derived from guar bean seeds, widely used in food products to improve texture and consistency. The FDA recognizes it as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) with no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Guarana Seed, Extract
FlavoringGuarana seed extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of Paullinia cupana, a climbing plant native to the Amazon basin. It is used in the food industry primarily to impart a characteristic bitter, slightly astringent flavor to beverages and food products, and is often associated with its natural caffeine content.
Guava (psidium Spp.)
FlavoringGuava (Psidium spp.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the tropical guava fruit, used to impart guava flavor in beverages, confections, and other food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or create fruit-based taste profiles in processed foods.
Helium
OtherHelium is an inert noble gas used as a processing aid in food production, primarily for packaging and pressurization applications. It serves no nutritional purpose and is not consumed as part of food itself.
Heptyl Acetate
FlavoringHeptyl acetate is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, pear-like aromatic notes and is commonly found in various processed foods and beverages.
Heptyl Butyrate
FlavoringHeptyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as an ester that imparts fruity, apple-like sensory notes to food products. It is used in very small quantities as a flavoring agent in processed foods and beverages where it contributes to desired taste profiles.
Hexane
SolventHexane is a volatile organic solvent derived from crude oil that is used in food processing to extract oils and fats from seeds and other plant materials. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and is not designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
Hexanoic Acid
FlavoringHexanoic acid, also known as caproic acid, is a naturally occurring short-chain fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic pungent, slightly rancid dairy-like odor and taste, commonly found in cheese, fermented foods, and other dairy products.
Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate
FlavoringHexyl 2-methylbutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and sweet notes to food and beverage products. It belongs to the ester class of flavor chemicals and is utilized in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in processed foods.
Hexyl Acetate
FlavoringHexyl acetate (CAS 142-92-7) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, apple-like sensory characteristics and is employed in various processed foods and beverages to enhance flavor profiles.
Hexyl Alcohol
FlavoringHexyl alcohol is a six-carbon primary alcohol used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contributes fruity, floral, and herbal notes to beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.
Hexyl Benzoate
FlavoringHexyl benzoate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, berry-like aromatic characteristics and is employed in beverages, confections, and other processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
Hexyl Formate
FlavoringHexyl formate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, apple-like aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various food and beverage applications.
Hexyl Heptanoate
FlavoringHexyl heptanoate (CAS 1119-06-8) is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, apple-like sensory characteristics and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.
Hexyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringHexyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and sweet notes in food products. It is an ester commonly employed in beverages, confections, and flavored foods to enhance taste profiles.
Hexyl Propionate
FlavoringHexyl propionate (CAS 2445-76-3) is a synthetic ester flavoring compound used to impart fruity, apple-like, and tropical fruit notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance or modify the sensory profile of processed foods.
Hickory Smoke Dist.
FlavoringHickory Smoke Dist. (CAS 74113-74-9) is a flavoring agent derived from hickory wood smoke, used to impart authentic smoky flavor to processed foods. It is a concentrated distillate of smoke compounds rather than direct smoke application, commonly found in meat products, sauces, and seasonings.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
SweetenerHigh Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener derived from corn starch through enzymatic processing, containing approximately 55% fructose and 42% glucose. It is widely used in beverages, baked goods, and processed foods as a cost-effective alternative to sucrose.
Hops Extract, Modified
FlavoringHops Extract, Modified is a flavoring agent derived from hops plants (Humulus lupulus) that has been chemically or physically processed to enhance its flavoring properties. It is primarily used in beverages, particularly beer and non-alcoholic drinks, to impart characteristic bitter and aromatic notes.
Hops, Extract (humulus Lupulus L.)
FlavoringHops Extract is a flavoring agent derived from the hop plant (Humulus lupulus L.), commonly used to impart bitter and aromatic characteristics to beverages, particularly beer. It contains naturally occurring compounds including alpha acids, beta acids, and essential oils that contribute to distinctive flavor profiles.
Hops, Extract Solid (humulus Lupulus L.)
FlavoringHops extract solid is a concentrated flavoring ingredient derived from the hop plant (Humulus lupulus L.), commonly used to impart characteristic bitter and aromatic notes in beverages, particularly beer. It functions as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food and beverage production.
Hops, Oil (humulus Lupulus L.)
FlavoringHops oil (Humulus lupulus L.) is a natural flavoring extract derived from hop plant cones, commonly used in brewing and beverages to impart bitter, floral, and herbal flavor notes. It functions as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products.
Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare L.)
FlavoringHorehound extract is a flavoring agent derived from the horehound plant (Marrubium vulgare L.), used to impart a distinctive bitter, herbal taste to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in confectionery, beverages, and other food applications.
Horseradish (armoracia Lapathifolia Gilib.)
FlavoringHorseradish (Armoracia lapathifolia) is a pungent root vegetable used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It provides characteristic sharp, spicy taste notes and has been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.
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