Safe Food Additives
1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 985–1008 of 1,029 safe additives
Pecan Shell Flour
FlavoringPecan shell flour is a plant-derived flavoring ingredient produced from ground pecan shells. It is used in food manufacturing as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to impart pecan taste and aroma to various food products.
Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger
FlavoringPectinase from Aspergillus niger is an enzyme derived from a fungal source that breaks down pectin in plant cell walls. It functions as a processing aid, flavor enhancer, and stabilizer in food production, helping to clarify juices, improve texture, and enhance flavor release.
Pectinase From Bacillus Subtilis
FlavoringPectinase from Bacillus subtilis is an enzyme derived from a common bacterium that breaks down pectin in plant cell walls. It is used in food processing as a flavor enhancer, clarifying agent, and processing aid, particularly in juice, wine, and beverage production.
Penicillium Roqueforti
OtherPenicillium roqueforti is a mold species traditionally used in cheese production, particularly for creating blue cheese varieties. While not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA, it is naturally present in certain cheese fermentation processes.
Pepper, Black (piper Nigrum L.)
ColorantBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is a natural spice derived from peppercorn berries, recognized by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). It functions as a colorant, flavoring agent, processing aid, and surface-finishing agent in food products.
Pepper, Black, Oil (piper Nigrum L.)
FlavoringBlack pepper oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from black peppercorns (Piper nigrum L.), commonly used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It provides the characteristic pungent, spicy taste and aroma associated with black pepper in processed foods, beverages, and seasonings.
Pepper, Black, Oleoresin (piper Nigrum L.)
FlavoringBlack pepper oleoresin is a concentrated extract from black pepper berries (Piper nigrum L.) that contains the natural flavoring compounds responsible for pepper's characteristic pungent taste and aroma. It is used as a flavoring agent in various food products to provide pepper flavor without the visible black specks of ground pepper.
Pepper, Cayenne
FlavoringCayenne pepper is a natural spice derived from dried chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) used as a flavoring agent in food products. It adds pungent heat and distinctive flavor to cuisines worldwide and is commonly found in seasonings, sauces, and processed foods.
Pepper, Red
FlavoringRed pepper is a natural flavoring agent derived from red pepper plants (Capsicum species), used to impart pungent, spicy flavor to food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various culinary and processed food applications.
Pepper, White (piper Nigrum L.)
FlavoringWhite pepper is a natural spice derived from the berry of the Piper nigrum plant, with the outer hull removed. It serves as a flavoring agent in food products, providing a pungent, slightly milder taste compared to black pepper.
Pepper, White, Oil (piper Nigrum L.)
FlavoringWhite pepper oil is an essential oil extracted from the fruit of Piper nigrum L., the black pepper plant. It functions as a flavoring agent in food products, delivering the characteristic peppery taste and aroma associated with white pepper.
Pepper, White, Oleoresin (piper Nigrum L.)
FlavoringWhite pepper oleoresin is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from white peppercorns (Piper nigrum L.), containing the plant's essential oils and pungent compounds. It is used in food manufacturing as a natural flavoring agent to impart pepper taste and aroma to various products.
Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.)
FlavoringPeppermint leaves (Mentha piperita L.) are a natural flavoring agent derived from the peppermint plant. This botanical ingredient is commonly used to impart mint flavor to beverages, confectionery, and other food products.
Peppermint Plant
FlavoringPeppermint Plant (CAS 977001-36-7) is a natural flavoring agent derived from peppermint herb used to impart characteristic minty flavor to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various food applications to enhance taste profiles.
Peppermint, Oil (mentha Piperita L.)
ColorantPeppermint oil (Mentha piperita L.) is a volatile essential oil extracted from peppermint plants, used in food as a flavoring agent and coloring adjunct. It imparts characteristic minty flavor and aroma to beverages, confections, and other food products.
Pepsin
OtherPepsin is a naturally-occurring enzyme derived from pig stomach lining that breaks down proteins in food. It is used in food processing as a digestive aid and to improve protein hydrolysis in various food products.
Peracetic Acid
Acidity-regulatorPeracetic acid (CAS 79-21-0) is a strong antimicrobial and oxidizing agent used as a pH control and sanitation agent in food processing. It functions primarily as a disinfectant for food contact surfaces and equipment rather than as a direct food additive.
Perillaldehyde
FlavoringPerillaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound derived from plants of the Perilla genus, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a characteristic minty, spicy aroma and is valued in culinary applications for its sensory properties.
Petitgrain, Lemon, Oil (citrus Limon (l.) Burm. F.)
FlavoringPetitgrain lemon oil is a natural flavoring extract derived from lemon fruit (Citrus limon), used to provide citrus flavor notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent and taste adjuvant in various food applications.
Petitgrain, Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco Var. Mandarin)
FlavoringPetitgrain, Mandarin Oil is a natural essential oil extracted from the leaves and twigs of mandarin orange trees, used primarily as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It imparts a fresh, citrus aroma and taste characteristic of mandarin fruits.
Petitgrain, Oil (citrus Aurantium L.)
FlavoringPetitgrain oil is a volatile essential oil derived from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium L.). It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to impart citrus and floral notes, and is sourced through steam distillation or expression of plant material.
Petrolatum
SolventPetrolatum is a petroleum-derived mineral oil product consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons. In food applications, it functions as a lubricant, release agent, and masticatory substance, commonly used in chewing gum and as a processing aid.
Petroleum Wax
OtherPetroleum wax is a refined mineral wax derived from crude oil processing, approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance. It functions as a masticatory substance, surface-active agent, and surface-finishing agent in food products, primarily used in chewing gum and as a coating on certain foods.
Petroleum Wax, Synthetic
OtherPetroleum Wax, Synthetic (CAS 977045-73-4) is a man-made wax derived from petroleum hydrocarbons, used in food as a masticatory substance and surface-active agent. It functions primarily in chewing gum and similar products to provide texture and coating properties.
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