Safe Food Additives
1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 793–816 of 1,029 safe additives
Lavender, Spike, Oil (lavandula Spp.)
FlavoringLavender spike oil (Lavandula spp., CAS 8016-78-2) is an essential oil derived from lavender plants used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts characteristic floral and herbal notes to various food products and is recognized for its aromatic properties in culinary applications.
Lecithin (vegetable)
AntioxidantVegetable lecithin is a naturally-derived phospholipid complex extracted primarily from soybeans, sunflower seeds, or rapeseed. It functions as an antioxidant and drying agent in food products, helping maintain freshness and improve texture in various applications.
Leek Oil
FlavoringLeek oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from leeks (Allium ampeloprasum), composed of volatile compounds that provide the characteristic pungent onion-like taste. It is used in food manufacturing to enhance savory flavors in processed foods, seasonings, and culinary products.
Lemon Essence
FlavoringLemon Essence is a flavoring agent derived from lemon that provides characteristic citrus taste and aroma to food and beverage products. It is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and contains no reported adverse events or recalls.
Lemon Grass, Oil (cymbopogon Citratus Dc. And Cymbopogon Flexuosusstapf)
FlavoringLemongrass oil (Cymbopogon citratus and Cymbopogon flexuosus) is a natural essential oil extracted from lemongrass plants, commonly used as a flavoring agent in beverages, confectionery, and food products. It imparts a fresh, citrus-like flavor and aroma to foods and beverages.
Lemon Peel Extract
FlavoringLemon peel extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from lemon peel that provides citrus taste and aroma to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify the taste profile of processed foods.
Lemon Peel Granules
FlavoringLemon peel granules are dried, ground particles of lemon peel used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. They provide authentic lemon flavor and aroma to beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and other food applications.
Lemon Verbena, Oil (lippia Citriodora)
FlavoringLemon verbena oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the Lippia citriodora plant, characterized by its strong lemon-like aroma and taste. It is used in food and beverage applications to provide citrus flavoring without adding actual lemon juice or synthetic flavor compounds.
Lemon, Extract (citrus Limon (l.) Burm. F.)
FlavoringLemon extract is a flavoring agent derived from the lemon fruit (Citrus limon) that provides characteristic lemon taste and aroma to food products. It is commonly used in beverages, baked goods, confections, and other food applications to enhance or provide lemon flavoring.
Lemon, Oil (citrus Limon (l.) Burm. F.)
FlavoringLemon oil is a natural flavoring agent extracted from lemon fruit (Citrus limon) through cold pressing or distillation. It is widely used in the food industry to impart lemon flavor to beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and other food products.
Lemon, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Limon (l.) Burm. F.)
FlavoringLemon, Oil, Terpeneless is a flavoring agent derived from lemon oil (Citrus limon) with volatile terpenes removed through processing. It is used in food and beverage manufacturing to provide concentrated lemon flavor without the aromatic compounds that can oxidize or degrade during storage.
Lemon-verbena (lippia Citriodora Hbk.)
FlavoringLemon-verbena (Lippia citriodora) is a natural flavoring agent derived from a perennial shrub known for its intensely lemon-scented leaves. It is used in food and beverage applications to impart citrus and herbal flavor notes.
Levulose
FlavoringLevulose, also known as fructose, is a simple sugar and naturally occurring monosaccharide classified as a nutritive sweetener. It functions as a flavor enhancer, sweetening agent, and processing aid in food formulations, and is recognized as safe by the FDA.
Licorice (glycyrrhiza Spp.)
FlavoringLicorice (Glycyrrhiza spp.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the root of licorice plants, commonly used to enhance and provide sweet, distinctive flavor to foods and beverages. It functions as both a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in the food industry.
Licorice Extract Powder (glycyrrhiza Spp.)
FlavoringLicorice Extract Powder is a natural flavoring agent derived from Glycyrrhiza species plants, primarily used to impart licorice flavor and subtle sweetness to food and beverage products. It functions as both a flavoring agent and non-nutritive sweetener in the food industry.
Lime Juice, Dehydrated
FlavoringDehydrated lime juice is a dried form of fresh lime juice used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It provides concentrated citrus flavor while extending shelf life compared to fresh juice, and is commonly found in seasonings, beverages, and processed foods.
Lime Oil, Distilled
FlavoringDistilled lime oil is a natural flavoring agent extracted from lime fruit, primarily used to impart citrus flavor to beverages, confectionery, and other food products. It is derived through distillation processes that concentrate the aromatic compounds responsible for lime's characteristic taste and aroma.
Lime Oil, Expressed
FlavoringLime Oil, Expressed is a natural flavoring agent derived from lime fruit through mechanical expression. It is used in small quantities in food and beverages to impart authentic lime taste and aroma.
Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle)
FlavoringLime, Oil, Terpeneless is a citrus flavoring derived from Persian lime (Citrus aurantifolia) with volatile terpenes removed. It is used as a flavoring agent in beverages, confections, and other food products to impart authentic lime taste.
Linalool
FlavoringLinalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many plants including lavender, basil, and coriander. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to impart floral and herbal notes.
Linalyl Acetate
FlavoringLinalyl acetate (CAS 115-95-7) is an organic compound naturally found in essential oils that is used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts floral and fruity notes and is derived from or chemically synthesized to enhance the sensory profile of beverages, confectionery, and other food items.
Linalyl Benzoate
FlavoringLinalyl benzoate (CAS 126-64-7) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes floral and fruity aromatic notes to beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods.
Linalyl Butyrate
FlavoringLinalyl butyrate (CAS 78-36-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound that occurs naturally in some fruits and flowers. It is used in food and beverage products to provide fruity and floral flavor notes.
Linalyl Cinnamate
FlavoringLinalyl cinnamate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral taste and aroma characteristics to food products. It is not currently approved as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has been used in limited food applications with no documented adverse events or recalls.
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