Food Additives Under Review
2,256 substances where current data is insufficient to assign a definitive safety rating.
Showing 1129–1152 of 2,256 under review additives
Dehydronootkatone
FlavoringDehydronootkatone is a naturally occurring organic compound with a grapefruit-like aroma used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It is derived from or structurally similar to compounds found in grapefruit and other citrus fruits, and functions to enhance or impart fruity flavoring notes.
Delta-damascone
FlavoringDelta-damascone is a synthetic flavoring compound that mimics the aroma of damascone, a naturally occurring component found in rose oil and other plant sources. It is used in the food and beverage industry to add fruity, floral, and woody notes to various products.
Delta-hexadecalactone
FlavoringDelta-hexadecalactone (CAS 7370-44-7) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create creamy, buttery, and fruity taste profiles in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages.
Delta-octadecalactone
FlavoringDelta-octadecalactone is a naturally occurring lactone compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart creamy, coconut, and fruity taste notes. It is not approved as GRAS by the FDA and has not been associated with any reported adverse events or recalls.
Delta-tetradecalactone
FlavoringDelta-tetradecalactone (CAS 2721-22-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the lactone chemical family. It is used in food manufacturing to impart creamy, buttery, and coconut-like flavor notes to various processed foods and beverages.
Desoxycholic Acid
EmulsifierDesoxycholic acid (deoxycholic acid) is a naturally occurring bile acid that functions as an emulsifier in food products. It is not currently approved by the FDA as a food additive, though it has no recorded adverse events or recalls in the food safety database.
Di-(1-propenyl)-sulfide (mixture Of Isomers)
FlavoringDi-(1-propenyl)-sulfide is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to a class of sulfur-containing flavor compounds that impart savory, garlic-like, or onion-like notes to foods.
Di-(butan-3-one-1-yl) Sulfide
FlavoringDi-(butan-3-one-1-yl) Sulfide (CAS 40790-04-3) is a synthetic flavoring agent used to create savory and meaty flavor profiles in processed foods. This sulfur-containing compound functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various food and beverage applications.
Di-2-furylmethane
FlavoringDi-2-furylmethane is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Di-sec-butyl Disulfide
FlavoringDi-sec-butyl disulfide is an organosulfur flavoring compound used to create savory, meaty, and sulfurous flavor notes in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS status, though it has generated no adverse event reports or recalls in food use.
Diallyl Polysulfides
FlavoringDiallyl polysulfides are naturally-occurring organosulfur compounds derived from garlic and onion that function as flavoring agents in food products. These volatile compounds are responsible for the characteristic pungent aromas and tastes associated with allium vegetables and are used to enhance or replicate these flavors in processed foods.
Diallyl Trisulfide
FlavoringDiallyl trisulfide is a naturally occurring organosulfur compound derived from garlic and other allium vegetables. It functions as a flavoring agent to impart savory, garlic-like taste and aroma to food products.
Diatomaceous Earth
OtherDiatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring siliceous mineral composed of fossilized remains of diatoms. It is occasionally used in food processing as a filter aid and anti-caking agent, though its function in finished food products remains unclear.
Dibenzyl Ether
FlavoringDibenzyl ether is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It belongs to the ether chemical class and is employed to improve or modify taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Dibutyl Sebacate
FlavoringDibutyl sebacate (CAS 109-43-3) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It functions to enhance or modify flavor profiles in various food applications, though its use is not formally recognized as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Dicyclohexyl Disulfide
FlavoringDicyclohexyl disulfide is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and sulfurous notes to processed foods and beverages.
Diethanolamide Condensate From Soybean Oil Fatty Acids (c16-c18)
OtherDiethanolamide Condensate From Soybean Oil Fatty Acids (C16-C18) is a synthetic surface-active agent derived from soybean oil components. It is used in food processing to modify surface properties and improve product texture and stability.
Diethanolamide Condensate From Stripped Coconut Oil Fatty Acids(c10-c18)
OtherDiethanolamide Condensate From Stripped Coconut Oil Fatty Acids is a synthetic surface-active agent derived from coconut oil fatty acids. It functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in food products, helping to blend ingredients that would otherwise separate.
Diethyl Malate
FlavoringDiethyl malate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and apple-like taste notes and is employed to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.
Diethyl Malonate
FlavoringDiethyl malonate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and sweet notes to various food and beverage formulations.
Diethyl Sebacate
FlavoringDiethyl sebacate (CAS 110-40-7) is an ester compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredient by the FDA, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls in the FDA database.
Diethyl Trisulfide
FlavoringDiethyl trisulfide is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, onion-like, and garlic-like aromatic notes and is utilized in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of processed foods.
Diethylene Glycol Distearate
OtherDiethylene glycol distearate (CAS 109-30-8) is a synthetic compound derived from diethylene glycol and stearic acid. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Diethylenetriamine
OtherDiethylenetriamine is an organic compound used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to modify or enhance food processing conditions rather than remaining as a final ingredient in the finished product.
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