Safe Food Additives
1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 169–192 of 1,029 safe additives
6-methyl-3-hepten-2-one, Trans-
FlavoringTrans-6-methyl-3-hepten-2-one is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It belongs to the chemical family of ketones and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various processed foods and beverages.
6-methyl-5-hepten-2-yl Acetate
Flavoring6-methyl-5-hepten-2-yl acetate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides fruity and floral notes and is commonly employed to enhance the taste profile of processed foods.
8,9-dehydrotheaspirone
Flavoring8,9-dehydrotheaspirone is a naturally-occurring flavoring compound derived from tea plants and other botanical sources. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to impart tea-like and fruity aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other food products.
9,12-octadecadienoic Acid (48%) And 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic Acid (52%)
Flavoring9,12-octadecadienoic acid (48%) and 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid (52%) is a mixture of polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from plant sources, commonly known as linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid. It functions as a flavoring agent, nutrient supplement, and solvent in food formulations.
9-dodecen-5-olide
Flavoring9-dodecen-5-olide, also known as delta-dodecalactone, is a synthetic flavoring agent used in food to impart creamy, fruity, or fatty notes. It is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) in the United States and is authorized for use in the European Union following evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It has no reported adverse events or recalls to the FDA.
Acesulfame Potassium
SweetenerAcesulfame potassium (acesulfame K) is a synthetic non-nutritive sweetener approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is widely used in beverages, baked goods, and other food products to provide sweetness without calories.
Acetaldehyde Ethyl Cis-3-hexenyl Acetal
FlavoringAcetaldehyde ethyl cis-3-hexenyl acetal (CAS 28069-74-1) is a synthetic flavoring agent used to create fruity and green leaf notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify the taste and aroma profile of processed foods and beverages.
Acetanisole
FlavoringAcetanisole (4-methoxyacetophenone) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a subtle, pleasant aromatic note and is employed to enhance or modify flavor profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Acetone Peroxides
OtherAcetone peroxides are organic peroxide compounds with the CAS number 1336-17-0. While approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA, their specific food applications and functions remain poorly documented in available scientific literature.
Acetophenone
FlavoringAcetophenone is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and solvent in food products. It imparts a subtle almond or fruity note and functions as a vehicle for other flavor compounds in food manufacturing.
Acetylpyrazine
FlavoringAcetylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts nutty, roasted, and savory notes to food products. It is used in small quantities to enhance the flavor profile of various processed foods and beverages.
Acrylamide-sodium Acrylate Resin
OtherAcrylamide-sodium acrylate resin (CAS 25085-02-3) is a synthetic polymer used as a boiler water additive in food processing equipment. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and does not directly contact food products.
Acrylic Acid-2-acrylamido-2-methyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer
OtherAcrylic Acid-2-acrylamido-2-methyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer is a synthetic polymer used as a boiler water additive in food processing equipment. It is not approved for direct food contact under FDA regulations and does not appear in the GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) database.
Activated Carbon
OtherActivated carbon is a highly porous form of carbon processed to increase its surface area for adsorption purposes. In food production, it functions as a processing aid to remove unwanted colors, odors, and impurities from liquids and other food products.
Advantame
SweetenerAdvantame is a non-nutritive sweetener derived from aspartame that provides sweetness without calories. It is approximately 20,000 times sweeter than sucrose and is used in various food and beverage products as a sugar substitute.
Albumin
StabilizerAlbumin is a naturally-occurring protein derived primarily from egg whites or blood plasma that functions as a stabilizer, thickener, and texturizing agent in food products. It is FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) and serves multiple technological functions including firming, formulation aid, and nutrient supplementation in various food applications.
Alcohol, Denatured Formula 23a
OtherAlcohol, Denatured Formula 23a is a processing aid used in food manufacturing, consisting of ethanol rendered unfit for human consumption through the addition of denaturing agents. It serves technical functions during food production but is not intended to remain in finished food products.
Alfalfa, Extract (medicago Sativa L.)
FlavoringAlfalfa extract is a flavoring ingredient derived from the alfalfa plant (Medicago sativa L.) that functions as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food products. It is used to add or modify flavor profiles in various food applications.
Alfalfa, Herb And Seed (medicago Sativa L.)
FlavoringAlfalfa herb and seed (Medicago sativa L.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent used to enhance and impart flavor to food products. It functions as both a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer, derived from the nutritious legume commonly known as alfalfa.
Alginate, Sodium Calcium
EmulsifierSodium calcium alginate is a food additive derived from brown seaweed that functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent. It is widely used in processed foods to improve texture, prevent separation, and enhance product consistency across dairy, bakery, and frozen food applications.
Alginic Acid
EmulsifierAlginic acid is a naturally derived polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweed that functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent in food products. It is widely used in the food industry to improve texture, consistency, and shelf stability in various applications.
Allspice (pimenta Officinalis Lindl.)
ColorantAllspice (pimenta officinalis Lindl.) is a natural spice derived from the dried berries of the allspice tree, native to the Caribbean and Central America. It functions as both a flavoring agent and colorant in food products, providing a characteristic warm, complex flavor reminiscent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.
Allspice, Oil (pimenta Officinalis Lindl.)
FlavoringAllspice Oil is a volatile essential oil derived from the berries of Pimenta officinalis (allspice plant), commonly used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts warm, spiced notes characteristic of allspice and is utilized in seasonings, beverages, and processed foods.
Allspice, Oleoresin (pimenta Officinalis Lindl.)
FlavoringAllspice oleoresin is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from the dried berries of the pimenta officinalis plant, commonly known as allspice or Jamaican pepper. It is used in food manufacturing as a flavoring agent to impart warm, spice-like taste characteristics to various food products.
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