Safe Food Additives
1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 145–168 of 1,029 safe additives
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.
4-hydroxyacetophenone
Flavoring4-hydroxyacetophenone is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a subtle, sweet aromatic character and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.
4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
Flavoring4-hydroxybenzaldehyde is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a naturally occurring aromatic aldehyde that imparts vanilla-like and almond-like sensory notes to food and beverage formulations.
4-hydroxybenzoic Acid
Flavoring4-hydroxybenzoic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavoring adjuvant in food products. It occurs naturally in some foods and is utilized in the food industry to enhance or modify taste profiles.
4-methyl-4-penten-2-one
Flavoring4-methyl-4-penten-2-one is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts characteristic fruity and herbal notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
4-methyl-5-vinylthiazole
Flavoring4-methyl-5-vinylthiazole is a synthetic flavoring compound that belongs to the thiazole family of organic compounds. It is used in food manufacturing to impart savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes to various processed food products.
4-methylnonanoic Acid
Flavoring4-methylnonanoic acid (CAS 45019-28-1) is a branched-chain fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and fatty notes to various processed foods and beverages.
4-octen-3-one
Flavoring4-octen-3-one (CAS 14129-48-7) 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 food flavor profiles.
5-ethyl-2,3-dimethylpyrazine
Flavoring5-ethyl-2,3-dimethylpyrazine is an organic compound belonging to the pyrazine family, primarily used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is valued for its distinctive aroma, which often contributes roasted, nutty, or savory notes to various foods and beverages. While not specifically affirmed as GRAS by the U.S. FDA, it has been evaluated by international bodies and is approved for use as a flavoring in the European Union.
5-ethyl-2-hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one
Flavoring5-ethyl-2-hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one is a synthetic chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is recognized for contributing sweet, nutty, caramel, and roasted flavor notes. This additive has been evaluated by expert panels for safety and is widely used in the food industry.
5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5h)-furanone
Flavoring5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5h)-furanone is a furanone derivative primarily used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It naturally occurs in various foods, contributing sweet, caramel, and fenugreek-like notes. Recognized for its aromatic properties, it helps impart desirable flavor profiles in a range of consumer goods.
5-hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic Acid Delta-lactone
Flavoring5-hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic Acid Delta-lactone (also known as mapleine or maple lactone) is a naturally-derived flavoring compound that imparts maple and creamy notes to food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring agent in beverages, dairy products, and confectionery items.
5-hydroxyundecanoic Acid Lactone
Flavoring5-hydroxyundecanoic acid lactone is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, creamy, and coconut-like sensory notes to various food and beverage applications.
5-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde
Flavoring5-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the thiophene chemical family and is employed to impart specific aromatic characteristics to beverages, confections, and other food items.
5-methylfurfurylmercaptan
Flavoring5-methylfurfurylmercaptan (CAS 59303-05-8) is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and roasted notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the flavor profile of processed foods.
5-nonen-trans-2-one
Flavoring5-nonen-trans-2-one (CAS 27039-84-5) is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, baked goods, and confections.
6-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanoic Acid Lactone
Flavoring6-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanoic acid lactone, commonly known as massoia lactone, is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a creamy, coconut-like flavor profile and is derived from or chemically synthesized to replicate compounds found in natural sources.
6-methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-one
Flavoring6-methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-one is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It contributes fruity, herbal, and spice-like notes to various food and beverage formulations.
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