Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
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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.
Phenethyl Acetate
FlavoringPhenethyl acetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart fruity, floral, and sweet aromatic notes. It occurs naturally in some fruits and is primarily used in the fragrance and flavor industries to enhance sensory profiles of beverages, confections, and processed foods.
Phenethyl Alcohol
FlavoringPhenethyl alcohol (CAS 60-12-8) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It occurs naturally in some fruits and is valued for its floral, rose-like aroma in small quantities.
Phenethyl Butyrate
FlavoringPhenethyl butyrate is an organic compound (CAS 103-52-6) used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart fruity, berry-like sensory characteristics. It occurs naturally in some fruits and is synthesized for use in beverages, confections, and other flavored foods.
Phenethyl Cinnamate
FlavoringPhenethyl cinnamate (CAS 103-53-7) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, floral, and cinnamon-like aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Phenethyl Formate
FlavoringPhenethyl formate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, floral, and honey-like aromatic qualities to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Phenethyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringPhenethyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity, berry-like taste profiles in processed foods and beverages. It functions as a flavoring agent designed to enhance or impart specific sensory characteristics without providing nutritional value.
Phenethyl Isovalerate
FlavoringPhenethyl isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity, floral, and sweet aromatic profiles in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance or modify the taste and aroma of beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Phenyl Acetate
FlavoringPhenyl acetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a sweet, fruity aroma and is employed to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Phenylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
FlavoringPhenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal (CAS 101-48-4) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to provide or enhance aromatic characteristics in processed foods and beverages.
Phenylacetic Acid
FlavoringPhenylacetic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It occurs naturally in some foods and is utilized in small quantities to provide fruity, honey-like, and phenolic flavor notes to various beverages and food formulations.
Phosphoric Acid
FlavoringPhosphoric acid (E338) is a colorless, odorless weak acid commonly used in food and beverages as a flavor enhancer, pH control agent, and preservative. It is approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and is widely used in carbonated soft drinks, processed foods, and various other food applications.
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