Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
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Methyl 4-methylvalerate
FlavoringMethyl 4-methylvalerate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity, apple-like sensory notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance taste profiles in processed foods.
Methyl Acetate
FlavoringMethyl acetate is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in fruits and fermented foods, imparting fruity and solvent-like aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other food applications.
Methyl Benzoate
FlavoringMethyl benzoate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and antimicrobial preservative in food products. It occurs naturally in some fruits and is synthetically produced for use in beverages, baked goods, and other food applications.
Methyl Butyrate
FlavoringMethyl butyrate is a naturally occurring ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a fruity, pineapple-like aroma and is commonly found in fermented foods and beverages. Though not currently on the FDA's Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list, it has no recorded adverse events or recalls.
Methyl Cinnamate
FlavoringMethyl cinnamate is an organic compound derived from cinnamic acid that functions as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a sweet, cinnamon-like aroma and taste and is used in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various foods and beverages.
Methyl Dihydrojasmonate
FlavoringMethyl dihydrojasmonate is a synthetic flavor compound derived from jasmonic acid that functions as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is used in small quantities to provide jasmine, floral, and fruity aromatic notes to beverages, baked goods, and confectionery items.
Methyl Disulfide
FlavoringMethyl disulfide is an organic compound belonging to the sulfur-containing volatile compounds family, used as a flavoring agent to impart savory, meaty, and garlic-like notes in processed foods. It occurs naturally in various foods including cooked meats, onions, and fermented products, and is synthetically produced for use in food flavoring applications.
Methyl Heptanoate
FlavoringMethyl heptanoate is a naturally occurring ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, wine-like aromatic notes and is employed to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in beverages, confections, and processed foods.
Methyl Hexanoate
FlavoringMethyl hexanoate is a naturally occurring ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, apple-like sensory notes and is employed to enhance or create desired flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.
Methyl Laurate
FlavoringMethyl Laurate is a fatty acid methyl ester derived from lauric acid, used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It provides coconut and dairy-like sensory characteristics in processed foods and beverages.
Methyl Myristate
FlavoringMethyl myristate is a naturally occurring fatty acid ester used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a subtle, waxy, and slightly fruity taste characteristic commonly found in dairy and bakery applications.
Methyl Nicotinate
FlavoringMethyl nicotinate (CAS 93-60-7) is an ester compound derived from nicotinic acid used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products. It imparts a characteristic peppery, warming sensory effect and is utilized in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.
Methyl Nonanoate
FlavoringMethyl nonanoate is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the methyl ester family, commonly used to impart fruity and waxy notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent in processed foods, beverages, and confectionery items.
Methyl Octanoate
FlavoringMethyl octanoate is a naturally occurring ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and fatty sensory characteristics and is commonly found in small quantities in processed foods and beverages.
Methyl P-hydroxybenzoate
FlavoringMethyl P-hydroxybenzoate, also known as methyl paraben, is a synthetic preservative and flavoring agent used in food and cosmetic products. It functions primarily as an antimicrobial agent to extend shelf life by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, fungi, and molds in food products.
Methyl Propenyl Disulfide
FlavoringMethyl propenyl disulfide is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes sulfur-based, savory, and onion-like aromatic notes to various food formulations.
Methyl Salicylate
FlavoringMethyl salicylate is an organic compound derived from salicylic acid that functions as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in many plants and is commonly used to impart wintergreen, mint, or spice-like flavor notes to beverages, candies, and other food items.
Methyl Sulfide
FlavoringMethyl sulfide (dimethyl sulfide) is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in various foods and provides characteristic sulfurous, onion-like, or cabbage-like aromas to enhance flavor profiles.
Methyl Trans-2-octenoate
FlavoringMethyl Trans-2-octenoate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and vegetable-like sensory notes and is utilized in various processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
Methyl Valerate
FlavoringMethyl valerate is an ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, apple-like sensory notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.
Methyl-alpha-ionone
FlavoringMethyl-alpha-ionone is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides floral and woody notes to beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods, and is structurally related to natural compounds found in plants.
Methyl-delta-ionone
FlavoringMethyl-delta-ionone (CAS 7784-98-7) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in the food industry. It provides fruity, woody, and floral notes to various food and beverage products.
Methylcyclopentenolone
FlavoringMethylcyclopentenolone (CAS 765-70-8) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create maple, caramel, and roasted food flavors. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in processed foods and beverages.
Milk Powder, Whole, Enzyme-modified
FlavoringMilk Powder, Whole, Enzyme-modified is a dairy-derived ingredient created by enzymatically treating whole milk powder to enhance flavor compounds and functional properties. It serves multiple roles in food formulation as a flavoring agent, texturizer, and functional ingredient.
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