Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 1417–1440 of 1,518 safe additives
Tea Extract (thea Sinensis L.)
FlavoringTea Extract (Thea Sinensis L.) is a concentrated flavoring agent derived from tea leaves, used to impart tea flavor to beverages and food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry and has no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA records.
Terpene Resin
OtherTerpene resin is a natural or synthetic polymeric substance derived from terpenes, used as a masticatory (chewing) base in gum and similar products. It provides elasticity and texture to chewing gum while remaining insoluble during mastication.
Terpinolene
FlavoringTerpinolene is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is derived from essential oils and plant sources, providing pine, herbal, and woody flavor notes to various food products.
Terpinyl Acetate
FlavoringTerpinyl acetate is a naturally-derived flavoring compound commonly found in essential oils and used to impart fruity, herbal, and woody notes in food and beverages. It functions as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in the food industry, enhancing taste profiles in various consumer products.
Terpinyl Butyrate
FlavoringTerpinyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from terpenes that provides fruity, herbal, and floral notes in food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring agent in beverages, confections, and other processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
Terpinyl Isovalerate
FlavoringTerpinyl isovalerate (CAS 1142-85-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the terpene ester family. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to impart fruity, herbal, and woody taste and aroma characteristics to various food and beverage products.
Tetradec-2-enal
FlavoringTetradec-2-enal (CAS 64461-99-0) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create savory and meaty notes in processed foods. This unsaturated aldehyde functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food applications.
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acetate
FlavoringTetrahydrofurfuryl acetate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and slightly sweet aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods and beverages.
Thaumatin
FlavoringThaumatin is a naturally derived protein sweetener extracted from the katemfe fruit, approximately 2,000 times sweeter than sucrose. It is used as a flavor enhancer and sweetening agent in various food and beverage products.
Theobromine
FlavoringTheobromine is a naturally occurring alkaloid compound found primarily in cacao beans, tea, and coffee. It is used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products to enhance taste profiles, particularly in chocolate and chocolate-containing foods.
Thiamine
FlavoringThiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that functions as both a nutrient supplement and flavor enhancer in food products. It is naturally occurring in many foods and is commonly added to fortified cereals, breads, and beverages to boost nutritional content.
Thiamine Hydrochloride
FlavoringThiamine hydrochloride is a synthetic form of vitamin B1 (thiamine) used in food products as both a nutrient supplement and flavoring agent adjuvant. It is commonly added to fortified grain products, cereals, and nutritional supplements to prevent thiamine deficiency diseases.
Thiamine Mononitrate
NutrientThiamine mononitrate is a synthetic form of vitamin B1 (thiamine) used as a nutrient supplement in fortified foods and beverages. It serves as an essential micronutrient to prevent deficiency diseases and support metabolic function.
Thiazole
FlavoringThiazole (CAS 288-47-1) is an organic heterocyclic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes savory, meaty, and roasted notes to various food applications and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles.
Thioacetic Acid
FlavoringThioacetic acid (CAS 507-09-5) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes sulfur-based aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.
Thiodipropionic Acid
AntioxidantThiodipropionic acid (TDPA) is a synthetic antioxidant compound used to prevent oxidative degradation in foods and food packaging materials. It works by neutralizing free radicals and is primarily employed in polymer applications and certain food contact materials rather than as a direct food ingredient.
Thiogeraniol
FlavoringThiogeraniol is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from geraniol with a sulfur-containing structure. It is used in the food industry to impart fruity and floral notes to beverages, confections, and other food products.
Thistle, Blessed, Extract (cnicus Benedictus L.)
FlavoringBlessed thistle extract is a flavoring agent derived from Cnicus benedictus L., a plant traditionally used in herbal preparations. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in food and beverage products to impart bitter and herbal notes.
Thyme (thymus Serpyllum L.)
FlavoringThyme (Thymus serpyllum L.) is a culinary herb used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and contributes aromatic, slightly minty flavor profiles to various foods and beverages.
Thyme (thymus Vulgaris L.)
FlavoringThyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) is a culinary herb and flavoring agent derived from the thyme plant, commonly used to add aromatic, savory notes to food products. It functions as a natural flavoring agent in various cuisines and food formulations.
Thyme Oil (thymus Vulgaris L. And T. Zygis Var. Gracilis Boiss.)
FlavoringThyme oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from thyme plants (Thymus vulgaris L. and T. zygis var. gracilis), used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts characteristic herbal, slightly minty notes and is derived from the leaves and flowering tops of thyme plants.
Thyme Oleoresin
FlavoringThyme oleoresin is a concentrated liquid extract derived from thyme plant material, containing the plant's natural flavor compounds and essential oils. It is used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart thyme's characteristic herbal taste and aroma.
Thyme, Wild Or Creeping, Extract (thymus Serpyllum L.)
FlavoringWild thyme extract (Thymus serpyllum L.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the creeping thyme plant. It is used in food products to impart herbal, minty flavor characteristics and is generally recognized as a traditional culinary ingredient in European cuisine.
Thymol
FlavoringThymol is a naturally occurring organic compound derived from thyme and other plants, classified as a flavoring agent. It is used in food and beverages to provide characteristic spicy, herbal, and minty flavor notes.
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