Food Additives Under Review
2,256 substances where current data is insufficient to assign a definitive safety rating.
Showing 1177–1200 of 2,256 under review additives
Dimercaptomethane
FlavoringDimercaptomethane (CAS 6725-64-0) is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in processed foods.
Dimethyl Adipate
FlavoringDimethyl adipate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA under the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) designation, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Dimethyl Dialkyl Ammonium Chloride
OtherDimethyl Dialkyl Ammonium Chloride (DDAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a flour treating agent to improve dough handling properties and bread quality. It functions as an oxidizing agent that strengthens gluten networks during flour processing.
Dimethyl Sulfoxide
FlavoringDimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a polar organic solvent with a distinctive odor that has been explored as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food applications. While not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA, it has been studied for potential use in enhancing or modifying flavor profiles in food products.
Dimethyl Trisulfide
FlavoringDimethyl trisulfide is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food manufacturing. It imparts savory, meaty, and sulfurous notes and belongs to a class of volatile compounds commonly found naturally in cooked foods.
Dimethylamine
OtherDimethylamine is a simple organic compound with the chemical formula C₂H₇N. Its function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Dimethylamine-epichlorohydrin Copolymer
OtherDimethylamine-epichlorohydrin copolymer is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to improve processing efficiency and product quality during production, but is not intended to remain in the final food product.
Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Crotonate
FlavoringDimethylbenzyl carbinyl crotonate (CAS 93762-34-6) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. This organic ester functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry, though it is not currently designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Hexanoate
FlavoringDimethylbenzyl carbinyl hexanoate is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is used in food manufacturing to provide or enhance flavor profiles in various food and beverage products.
Dimethylethanolamine
OtherDimethylethanolamine (DMAE) is a small organic compound with the chemical formula C4H11NO. While its specific function in food applications remains unclear, it has been studied in various industrial and pharmaceutical contexts.
Dioctyl Adipate
FlavoringDioctyl adipate (DOA) is a plasticizer compound with CAS number 123-79-5 that functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food applications. It is not approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA and has no reported adverse events or recalls in the FDA database.
Diphenyl Ether
FlavoringDiphenyl ether (CAS 101-84-8) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has not achieved GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status.
Dipropyl Adipate
FlavoringDipropyl adipate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has limited regulatory acceptance in most food systems globally.
Disodium Cyanodithioimidocarbonate
FlavoringDisodium cyanodithioimidocarbonate (CAS 138-93-2) is a synthetic antimicrobial compound that has been evaluated for use as a preservative and flavoring adjuvant in food products. While it has antimicrobial properties, it is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Disodium Succinate
FlavoringDisodium succinate is a sodium salt of succinic acid used as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a savory, umami-like taste and is employed to intensify and balance flavors in various food applications.
Dittany (fraxinella) Roots (dictamnus Albus L.)
FlavoringDittany (fraxinella) roots are a plant-derived flavoring agent sourced from Dictamnus albus L., a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. This additive is used to impart distinctive herbal and aromatic flavors to food and beverage products.
Divanillin
FlavoringDivanillin is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from vanillin that provides vanilla and vanilla-like aromatic notes to food products. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent and adjuvant to enhance or modify the taste profile of various processed foods and beverages.
Dl-(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)dimethylsulfonium Chloride
FlavoringDL-(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)dimethylsulfonium chloride is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from amino acid chemistry. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in food products to enhance or modify taste profiles.
Dl-cystine
FlavoringDL-cystine is a non-essential amino acid used in food manufacturing as a dough strengthener, flavor enhancer, and nutrient supplement. It functions to improve dough elasticity and protein quality in baked goods and other food products.
Dl-isoleucine
FlavoringDl-isoleucine (CAS 443-79-8) is a synthetic amino acid, specifically a racemic mixture of L-isoleucine and D-isoleucine. It is primarily used in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance and contribute to the taste profile of various food products.
Dl-limonene
OtherDL-limonene is a naturally occurring terpene compound found in citrus fruits and other plants. While commonly used in flavoring, fragrance, and industrial applications, its specific function as a food additive remains unclear.
Dl-methionine
FlavoringDL-methionine (CAS 59-51-8) is a synthetic amino acid used as a flavor enhancer, flavoring agent, and nutrient supplement in food products. It provides both sensory and nutritional functions in various food applications.
Dl-phenylalanine
FlavoringDL-phenylalanine is a synthetic amino acid used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is the racemic mixture of D- and L-phenylalanine isomers and functions to improve or modify the taste profile of various foods and beverages.
Dodecanal Dimethyl Acetal
FlavoringDodecanal dimethyl acetal (CAS 14620-52-1) is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from dodecanol. It is used in food manufacturing to provide specific flavor notes in various processed food products.
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