Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 145–168 of 1,518 safe additives
3-methylhexanal
Flavoring3-methylhexanal is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and green note characteristics to beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.
3-nonanon-1-yl Acetate
Flavoring3-Nonanon-1-yl Acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and floral taste profiles in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food applications where specific aromatic notes are desired.
3-nonen-2-one
Flavoring3-nonen-2-one is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and herbal flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in various food applications.
3-octanol
Flavoring3-octanol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and woody notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.
3-octanone
Flavoring3-Octanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and mushroom-like sensory notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods and beverages.
3-octen-2-one
Flavoring3-octen-2-one is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and mushroom-like sensory notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods.
3-octenoic Acid
Flavoring3-octenoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and fatty notes to processed foods and beverages, enhancing their sensory profile.
3-octyl Acetate
Flavoring3-octyl Acetate (CAS 4864-61-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. This ester is employed in very small quantities as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.
3-pentanethiol
Flavoring3-Pentanethiol is a naturally occurring volatile sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes savory, meaty, and onion-like aromas to various food formulations.
3-phenyl-1-propanol
Flavoring3-phenyl-1-propanol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts aromatic characteristics and is employed to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in various food applications.
3-phenylpropionaldehyde
Flavoring3-phenylpropionaldehyde (also known as hydrocinnamaldehyde) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic floral, sweet aroma and is employed in various food and beverage applications to enhance flavor profiles.
3-phenylpropionic Acid
Flavoring3-phenylpropionic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic fruity or floral note and is utilized in various processed foods and beverages to enhance taste profiles.
4,5-dimethyl-2-isobutylthiazole
Flavoring4,5-dimethyl-2-isobutylthiazole is a synthetic chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, nutty, roasted, and meat-like notes, enhancing the aroma and taste profiles of various processed foods. This additive is part of the thiazole chemical class, known for contributing to complex food aromas.
4,5-dimethylthiazole
Flavoring4,5-dimethylthiazole is a synthetic organic compound primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry. It is valued for its ability to impart savory, roasted, meaty, or nutty notes to various food products. Its use is regulated to ensure consumer safety and adherence to flavor standards.
4-(2-furyl)-3-buten-2-one
Flavoring4-(2-furyl)-3-buten-2-one is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic sweet, caramel-like or fruity note and is utilized in small quantities in various food and beverage formulations.
4-(methylthio)-2-butanone
Flavoring4-(methylthio)-2-butanone is an organic sulfur-containing compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a savory, meaty, or vegetable-like taste note and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of processed foods.
4-(methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone
Flavoring4-(methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts savory, sulfurous, and meaty notes to food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavor enhancer in processed foods to create complex taste profiles.
4-(methylthio)butanal
Flavoring4-(methylthio)butanal is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a sulfur-containing aldehyde that imparts meat, savory, and umami-like flavors to processed foods and beverages.
4-decenal
Flavoring4-Decenal is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the aldehyde class of flavor compounds and is employed to impart fatty, fruity, and fresh notes to various food and beverage formulations.
4-ethyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol
Flavoring4-ethyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol, also known as 4-ethylsyringol (FEMA No. 3679), is a chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contributes distinctive phenolic, smoky, spicy, or woody notes to a wide range of foods and beverages. This additive is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
4-ethylbenzaldehyde
Flavoring4-ethylbenzaldehyde (CAS 4748-78-1) is a synthetic organic compound primarily used in food as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. While not formally affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, it holds GRAS status from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA GRAS #3704). It imparts specific aromatic notes to various food products.
4-heptanone
Flavoring4-heptanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and nutty flavor characteristics and is employed in various processed foods and beverages.
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone
Flavoring4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that mimics strawberry and other fruity notes. It is used in very small quantities in food and beverage products to enhance or create fruit flavors.
4-hydroxy-2-butenoic Acid Gamma-lactone
Flavoring4-hydroxy-2-butenoic acid gamma-lactone, also known as gamma-butyrolactone or GBL, is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts buttery, creamy, and caramel-like flavor notes to various foods and beverages.
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