Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 937–960 of 1,518 safe additives
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.
Linalyl Formate
FlavoringLinalyl formate (CAS 115-99-1) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes floral and fruity notes and is found in small quantities in various essential oils and plant sources.
Linalyl Hexanoate
FlavoringLinalyl hexanoate is a synthetic flavoring compound composed of linalool (a naturally occurring terpene) esterified with hexanoic acid. It is used in food manufacturing to impart fruity and floral notes to various products.
Linalyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringLinalyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from linalool, used to impart fruity and floral notes to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and is generally recognized as safe by many regulatory bodies.
Linalyl Isovalerate
FlavoringLinalyl isovalerate (CAS 1118-27-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods where it enhances sensory characteristics.
Linalyl Phenylacetate
FlavoringLinalyl phenylacetate (CAS 7143-69-3) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It belongs to the class of aromatic esters and is employed to provide fruity, floral, and herbaceous notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Linalyl Propionate
FlavoringLinalyl propionate (CAS 144-39-8) is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and floral notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various foods and beverages.
Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.)
FlavoringLinden flowers (Tilia glabra Vent.) are botanical flavorings derived from the linden tree, used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food and beverage products. These flowers contribute aromatic and taste properties to various food applications.
Linden Flowers, Extract (tilia Spp.)
FlavoringLinden Flowers Extract (Tilia spp.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent obtained from linden tree flowers, used to impart floral and herbal notes to food and beverage products. The extract is utilized in small quantities as a flavor adjuvant in various food applications.
Linden Leaves (tillia Spp.)
FlavoringLinden leaves (Tilia spp.) are dried plant material from linden or lime trees used as a natural flavoring agent in beverages and food products. This botanical ingredient provides mild floral and herbal notes and has a long history of use in traditional teas and herbal preparations.
Linoleic Acid
FlavoringLinoleic acid is an essential omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid naturally found in many plant oils and seeds. It functions as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products, contributing to taste and texture profiles while serving important nutritional roles in human health.
Lipase
FlavoringLipase is a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down fats into smaller molecules, enhancing flavor development in foods. It is used as a processing aid and flavoring agent in cheese production, baked goods, and dairy products.
Lipase From Animal Tissue
OtherLipase from animal tissue is an enzyme derived from animal sources that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into fatty acids and glycerol. It is used in food processing to enhance flavor development, improve texture, and facilitate fat digestion in various dairy and meat products.
Lipase From Aspergillus Oryzae
OtherLipase from Aspergillus oryzae is an enzyme derived from a food-grade fungus that breaks down fats during food processing. It functions as a processing aid to improve flavor development, texture, and quality in various food products.
Litsea Cubeba Berry Oil
FlavoringLitsea cubeba berry oil is a natural essential oil extracted from the fruits of the Litsea cubeba plant, native to East Asia. It functions as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, providing citrus and spice-like aromatic notes.
Locust (carob) Bean Gum
EmulsifierLocust bean gum, derived from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), is a natural polysaccharide used primarily as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in food products. It is widely recognized as safe by the FDA and is approved for use in numerous food applications globally.
Lovage (levisticum Officinale Koch)
FlavoringLovage (Levisticum officinale Koch) is a perennial herb in the celery family used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a savory, celery-like taste and is employed in seasonings, soups, and processed foods to enhance flavor profiles.
Lovage, Extract (levisticum Officinale Koch)
FlavoringLovage extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the Levisticum officinale plant, commonly used to add herbal and celery-like notes to food and beverages. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry to enhance taste profiles in various culinary applications.
Lovage, Oil (levisticum Officinale Koch)
FlavoringLovage oil is an essential oil extracted from the Levisticum officinale plant, commonly used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a celery-like, herbaceous taste and is employed in seasonings, soups, and savory products to enhance flavor profiles.
Luo Han Fruit Concentrate
FlavoringLuo Han Fruit Concentrate is a natural flavoring agent derived from the Siraitia grosvenorii plant, commonly known as monk fruit. It is used in food and beverage products primarily to provide sweetness and flavor characteristics.
Lupulin (humulus Lupulus L.)
FlavoringLupulin is a natural flavoring extract derived from hop plants (Humulus lupulus L.), containing volatile oils and resins that impart characteristic bitter and aromatic properties. It is primarily used in beverages, particularly beer, and in various flavored food products to provide hop-derived taste profiles.
Mace (myristica Fragrans Houtt.)
FlavoringMace is a spice derived from the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) that functions as a flavoring agent and texturizer in food products. It has been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Mace, Oil (myristica Fragrans Houtt.)
FlavoringMace oil is a flavoring agent derived from the nutmeg plant (Myristica fragrans). It is used in food manufacturing to impart warm, spicy flavor notes and is commonly found in baked goods, beverages, and savory products.
Mace, Oleoresin (myristica Fragrans Houtt.)
FlavoringMace oleoresin is a concentrated extract from the aril (seed covering) of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), containing volatile oils and flavor compounds. It is used as a natural flavoring agent in food products to provide warm, spicy notes characteristic of mace.
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