Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 841–864 of 1,518 safe additives
Isobutylene-isoprene Copolymer
OtherIsobutylene-isoprene copolymer is a synthetic rubber compound used as a masticatory substance in chewing gum and related products. It functions as a gum base component that provides elasticity and texture to chewing gum formulations.
Isobutyraldehyde
FlavoringIsobutyraldehyde (CAS 78-84-2) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and malty flavor notes to various processed foods and beverages.
Isobutyric Acid
FlavoringIsobutyric acid is a short-chain carboxylic acid used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart a pungent, butter-like or cheesy taste. It occurs naturally in some foods and is employed in small quantities to enhance savory flavor profiles in various processed foods.
Isoeugenol
FlavoringIsoeugenol is a naturally occurring aromatic compound derived from eugenol, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a spicy, clove-like taste and aroma, and is commonly found in beverages, baked goods, and confectionery items.
Isoeugenyl Acetate
FlavoringIsoeugenyl acetate (CAS 93-29-8) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is derived from eugenol and imparts spice-like, clove-related aromatic properties to beverages, confections, and other food applications.
Isoeugenyl Formate
FlavoringIsoeugenyl formate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from eugenol, used to impart spice and clove-like aromatic notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages where warm, spiced flavor profiles are desired.
Isoeugenyl Methyl Ether
FlavoringIsoeugenyl methyl ether (CAS 93-16-3) is an organic compound derived from eugenol that functions as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a spicy, clove-like aroma and taste characteristic similar to its parent compound, making it useful in beverage and food flavoring applications.
Isophorone
FlavoringIsophorone (CAS 78-59-1) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste and aroma profiles in processed foods.
Isopropyl Acetate
FlavoringIsopropyl acetate is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, solvent-like notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.
Isopropyl Citrate
SequestrantIsopropyl citrate is a sequestrant food additive derived from citric acid that binds metal ions in food products. It prevents metal-catalyzed oxidation and discoloration, extending shelf life in oils, fats, and processed foods.
Isopropyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringIsopropyl isobutyrate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and buttery notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods, functioning primarily as a flavor enhancer to create desired taste profiles.
Isopropyl Isovalerate
FlavoringIsopropyl isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity, apple-like taste profiles in food and beverage products. This ester-based flavoring agent enhances sensory characteristics in various processed foods and beverages.
Isopulegol
FlavoringIsopulegol (CAS 89-79-2) is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is derived from peppermint and other mint plants and imparts minty, cooling sensations to beverages, confections, and other food items.
Isovaleric Acid
FlavoringIsovaleric acid is a branched-chain fatty acid that occurs naturally in various foods and is used as a flavoring agent to impart cheese and dairy notes. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status, though it has no recorded adverse events or recalls.
Jasmine, Concrete (jasminum Spp.)
FlavoringJasmine concrete is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from jasmine flowers (Jasminum spp.) through solvent extraction. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to impart jasmine's characteristic floral notes to various food and beverage products.
Jasmine, Oil (jasminum Grandiflorum L.)
FlavoringJasmine oil (Jasminum grandiflorum L.) is a natural essential oil extracted from jasmine flowers, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts floral, sweet aromatic notes to various food products and is primarily utilized in the fragrance and flavor industries.
Jelutong (dyera Costulata Hook, F. And D. Lowii Hook, F.)
OtherJelutong is a natural masticatory substance derived from two species of tropical trees native to Southeast Asia (Dyera costulata and Dyera lowii). It functions as a gum base component and surface cleaning agent in food products, particularly chewing gum.
Juniper (berries) (juniperus Communis L.)
FlavoringJuniper berries are the dried fruit of Juniperus communis L., a plant native to the Northern Hemisphere. This ingredient functions as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, imparting a distinctive piney, slightly bitter taste commonly associated with gin and other spirits.
Juniper Oil (juniperus Communis L.)
FlavoringJuniper oil is an essential oil extracted from the berries and needles of Juniperus communis L., a plant native to Europe and Asia. It is used primarily as a flavoring agent in beverages, spirits, and food products, valued for its characteristic spicy, woody taste.
Juniper, Extract (juniperus Communis L.)
FlavoringJuniper extract (Juniperus communis L.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from juniper berries and plant material. It is used primarily to impart juniper flavor to beverages, particularly gin and other spirits, as well as some food products.
Karaya, Gum (sterculia Urens Roxb.)
EmulsifierKaraya gum is a natural polysaccharide derived from the Sterculia urens tree, widely used in food as a stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier. It helps maintain texture and consistency in various processed foods while being recognized as safe by the FDA.
Kelp
FlavoringKelp is a natural seaweed-derived flavoring agent used to enhance umami and savory notes in food products. It is commonly derived from brown algae species and functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various culinary applications.
Kola Nut, Extract (cola Acuminata Schott Et Endl.)
FlavoringKola Nut Extract is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from the kola nut (Cola acuminata), a tropical plant native to West Africa. It is used in the food and beverage industry primarily to impart a characteristic cola-like flavor to various products.
L-alanine
NutrientL-alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages. It serves as a building block for proteins and is added to products to enhance nutritional value, particularly in sports nutrition and medical foods.
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