Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 1273–1296 of 1,518 safe additives
Rice, Milled
FlavoringMilled rice is a ground or processed form of rice grains used in food manufacturing as a flavor enhancer, texturizer, and nutrient supplement. It functions to improve product texture, provide mild flavor notes, and add nutritional value to various food formulations.
Rose Flowers (rosa Spp.)
FlavoringRose flowers (Rosa spp.) are botanical flavoring agents derived from various rose species, used to impart floral notes to beverages, confections, and other food products. The additive provides natural rose flavor characteristics without FDA GRAS status, though it carries no documented adverse events or recalls.
Rose Hips, Extract (rosa Spp.)
FlavoringRose hips extract is a flavoring agent and nutrient supplement derived from rosa species plants, commonly used to add tart, fruity flavors and vitamin C content to food and beverage products. It functions both as a natural flavoring compound and a source of nutritional fortification in various food applications.
Rose Water, Stronger (rosa Centifolia L.)
FlavoringRose Water, Stronger is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from the petals of Rosa centifolia L. (Cabbage Rose), used primarily to impart floral taste and aroma to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent in confectionery, beverages, and culinary applications.
Rose, Absolute (rosa Spp.)
FlavoringRose Absolute is a concentrated fragrant extract derived from rose petals (Rosa species) used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts floral notes to beverages, confections, and other food applications where rose flavoring is desired.
Rose, Bud (rosa Spp.)
FlavoringRose bud (Rosa spp.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from rose flower buds, used to impart floral taste and aroma in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in culinary applications and is generally recognized as safe through traditional culinary use, though it lacks formal FDA GRAS status.
Rose, Oil (rosa Spp.)
FlavoringRose oil is an essential oil derived from rose flowers (Rosa spp.) used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts natural floral notes to products and is obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction of rose petals.
Roselle (hibiscus Sabdariffa L.)
FlavoringRoselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent extracted from the hibiscus flower, commonly used to impart tart, cranberry-like flavor notes to beverages and food products. It is not currently on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list but has no documented adverse events or recalls.
Rosemary (rosemarinus Officinalis L.)
FlavoringRosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is a culinary herb extract used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and contains naturally occurring antioxidant compounds that contribute to both flavor and preservation properties.
Rosemary, Extract (rosmarinus Officinalis L.)
FlavoringRosemary extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) that provides aromatic and taste characteristics to food products. It is commonly used in the food industry as a flavoring adjuvant and has been recognized for centuries in culinary applications.
Rosemary, Oil (rosemarinus Officinalis L.)
FlavoringRosemary oil (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is a natural essential oil extracted from the rosemary plant, used as a flavoring agent in foods to impart herbaceous and aromatic qualities. It serves both as a taste enhancer and as a natural preservative due to its antioxidant properties.
Rosemary, Oleoresin
FlavoringRosemary oleoresin is a concentrated extract derived from rosemary plant material, containing the herb's natural flavor compounds and aromatic oils. It is used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart rosemary taste and aroma.
Rosin (pinus Spp.) And Rosin Derivatives
ColorantRosin is a solid resin obtained from pine trees (Pinus species) and their derivatives, used in food as a glazing agent and flavoring adjuvant. It functions to provide color, gloss, and flavor characteristics to various food products, though its use is limited in many jurisdictions.
Rosin, Polymerized, Glycerol Ester
OtherRosin, Polymerized, Glycerol Ester (CAS 68475-37-6) is a synthetic gum base component derived from rosin and glycerol. It functions as a masticatory substance in chewing gum and related products, providing texture and chewability.
Rubber, Natural-smoked Sheet And Latex Solids (hevea Brasiliensis)
OtherNatural rubber derived from the latex of Hevea brasiliensis trees, processed into smoked sheet and latex solids form. Used as a masticatory substance (chewing gum base component) to provide texture and elasticity in chewing gum products.
S-allyl-l-cysteine
FlavoringS-allyl-l-cysteine (SAC) is an organosulfur compound derived from garlic that functions as a flavoring agent in food products. It is responsible for some of garlic's characteristic aroma and taste properties and is used to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.
Saffron (crocus Sativus L.)
ColorantSaffron is a natural colorant and flavoring agent derived from the crocus sativus flower, prized for its distinctive golden-red hue and warm, slightly bitter taste. It is widely used in culinary applications to color and flavor rice dishes, beverages, and other foods, and is recognized as safe by the FDA.
Saffron, Extract (crocus Sativus L.)
ColorantSaffron extract is a natural colorant derived from the crocus sativus flower, used in food to impart a distinctive golden-yellow hue and enhance flavor. It functions as both a coloring agent and flavoring component in various food and beverage products.
Safrole-free Extract Of Sassafras
FlavoringSafrole-free extract of sassafras is a flavoring agent derived from sassafras plant material with safrole (a potentially hepatotoxic compound) removed through processing. It is used in food and beverage products to provide sassafras flavor characteristics without the safety concerns associated with safrole.
Sage (salvia Officinalis L.)
FlavoringSage (Salvia officinalis L.) is a culinary and medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean region, widely used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a warm, earthy, and slightly peppery taste and is recognized as safe by the FDA for use in food applications.
Sage, Greek (salvia Triloba L.)
FlavoringSage, Greek (Salvia triloba L.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from a Mediterranean herb species. It is used in food manufacturing to impart sage flavor characteristics to various culinary products.
Sage, Oil (salvia Officinalis L.)
FlavoringSage oil (Salvia officinalis L.) is a volatile essential oil extracted from common sage leaves, used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a warm, herbaceous, slightly peppery taste and is commonly found in savory applications, seasonings, and processed foods.
Sage, Oleoresin (salvia Officinalis L.)
FlavoringSage oleoresin is a concentrated extract from sage leaves (Salvia officinalis L.) used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It provides the characteristic warm, slightly bitter taste of sage and is employed in seasonings, processed meats, and various prepared foods.
Sage, Spanish, Oil (salvia Lavandulaefolia Vahl.)
FlavoringSpanish sage oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from Salvia lavandulaefolia, a Mediterranean herb. It is used in food and beverage products to impart sage-like aromatic and taste characteristics.
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