Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 169–192 of 1,518 safe additives
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.
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.
9-undecenal
Flavoring9-Undecenal is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and fatty notes to foods and beverages, functioning as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance taste profiles.
Acacia, Gum (acacia Senegal (l.) Willd.)
EmulsifierAcacia gum is a natural polysaccharide obtained from the acacia senegal tree, widely used in food as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent. It helps maintain uniform texture and prevent separation in beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
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