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1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.

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Nonanal

Flavoring

Nonanal is a naturally occurring aldehyde compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, citrus, and floral notes and is found naturally in various fruits and vegetables.

CAS 124-19-6View
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Nonanal Propyleneglycol Acetal

Flavoring

Nonanal Propyleneglycol Acetal (CAS 68391-39-9) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and floral taste profiles in food and beverages. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance or modify the sensory characteristics of processed foods.

CAS 68391-39-9View
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Nutmeg (myristica Fragrans Houtt.)

Flavoring

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) is a natural spice derived from the seed of the nutmeg tree, widely used as a flavoring agent and processing aid in food products. It has been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 977051-44-7View
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Nutmeg Oleoresin

Flavoring

Nutmeg Oleoresin is a concentrated liquid extract derived from nutmeg seeds (Myristica fragrans) that contains the natural flavor compounds and essential oils of nutmeg. It is used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart nutmeg taste and aroma.

CAS 8007-12-3View
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Nutmeg, Oil (myristica Fragrans Houtt.)

Flavoring

Nutmeg oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the seeds of Myristica fragrans, a tropical tree native to Indonesia. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to provide characteristic warm, spicy nutmeg taste and aroma.

CAS 8008-45-5View
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O-phenylphenol

Other

O-phenylphenol (CAS 90-43-7) is a synthetic antimicrobial and surface-active agent used primarily as a postharvest fungicide on citrus fruits and other produce. It works by inhibiting microbial growth on food surfaces to extend shelf life and reduce spoilage.

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Oak Chips, White, Extract (quercus Alba L.)

Flavoring

Oak Chips, White, Extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from white oak wood (Quercus Alba L.). It is used in food and beverage production to impart oak-derived flavor characteristics, commonly in wines, spirits, and other beverages seeking wood-aged flavor profiles.

CAS 977083-13-8View
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Oak Wood, English (quercus Robur L.)

Flavoring

Oak wood extract from English oak (Quercus robur L.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from oak wood that imparts woody, vanilla, and toasted notes to food and beverages. It is primarily used in alcoholic beverages, particularly spirits and wines, to enhance flavor complexity.

CAS 977089-90-9View
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Oat Gum

Emulsifier

Oat gum is a natural polysaccharide derived from oat bran that functions as an emulsifier in food products. It helps stabilize mixtures of oil and water, improving texture and shelf life in various processed foods.

CAS 73020-09-4View
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Octanal

Flavoring

Octanal is a naturally occurring eight-carbon aldehyde compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, citrus, and slightly herbal notes to beverages, confections, and processed foods.

CAS 124-13-0View
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Octanal Dimethyl Acetal

Flavoring

Octanal Dimethyl Acetal (CAS 10022-28-3) is a synthetic 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 various food applications.

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Octanoic Acid

Flavoring

Octanoic acid (also known as caprylic acid) is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It imparts a characteristic fruity, fatty taste and is found naturally in coconut oil, palm oil, and dairy products.

CAS 124-07-2View
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Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic

Flavoring

Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic (CAS 977152-92-3) is a flavoring agent and solvent used in food manufacturing to enhance taste profiles and dissolve flavor compounds. It functions as both a flavoring adjuvant and processing aid in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 977152-92-3View
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Octyl Gallate

Antioxidant

Octyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant derived from gallic acid, used in food products to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life. It is approved as safe by the FDA and classified as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS).

CAS 1034-01-1View
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Octyl Isobutyrate

Flavoring

Octyl isobutyrate (CAS 109-15-9) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and sweet notes to food and beverage products. This ester functions as a flavor adjuvant in various processed foods where it contributes to desired taste profiles.

CAS 109-15-9View
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Oleic Acid

Flavoring

Oleic acid is a naturally occurring monounsaturated fatty acid commonly derived from vegetable oils and animal fats. In food production, it functions as a flavoring agent, formulation aid, and processing aid to enhance taste, texture, and manufacturing efficiency.

CAS 112-80-1View
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Oleic Acid, From Tall Oil Fatty Acids

Lubricant

Oleic acid from tall oil fatty acids is a naturally-derived lubricant and release agent used in food manufacturing to prevent sticking and aid in formulation. It functions as a surface-active agent in processed foods.

CAS 977047-39-4View
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Oleyl Alcohol

Flavoring

Oleyl alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol derived from oleic acid, commonly used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food processing. It functions to enhance or modify food flavors and improve product texture and stability.

CAS 143-28-2View
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Onion, Oil (allium Cepa L.)

Flavoring

Onion oil is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from onions (Allium cepa L.) through oil extraction methods. It is used as a flavoring agent in processed foods to impart savory onion taste and aroma without adding whole onion ingredients.

CAS 8002-72-0View
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Opopanax, Oil

Flavoring

Opopanax oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the resin of Commiphora erythraea, a plant native to the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring adjuvant to impart distinctive aromatic and taste characteristics to various food products.

CAS 8021-36-1View
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Orange Essence Oil, Natural

Flavoring

Orange Essence Oil, Natural (CAS 68514-75-0) is a flavoring agent derived from orange peel that provides authentic citrus taste to food and beverage products. It is obtained through natural extraction processes and is commonly used in the food industry to enhance orange flavor profiles.

CAS 68514-75-0View
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Orange Essence, Natural

Flavoring

Orange Essence, Natural is a flavoring agent derived from orange sources that provides authentic citrus taste 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.

CAS 977091-85-2View
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Orange Peel

Colorant

Orange peel is a natural colorant and flavoring agent derived from citrus fruit that provides orange hue and citrus flavor to food products. It functions as a color adjunct, flavoring agent, and texturizer in various food applications.

CAS 977070-86-2View
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Orange Peel, Bitter, Extract (citrus Aurantium L.)

Flavoring

Orange Peel, Bitter, Extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) peel. It is used in food and beverage products to impart bitter orange flavor characteristics.

CAS 977081-87-0View

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