Food Additives Under Review
1,770 substances where current data is insufficient to assign a definitive safety rating.
Showing 1417–1440 of 1,770 under review additives
Magnesium Caprylate
EmulsifierMagnesium caprylate is a magnesium salt of caprylic acid used in food manufacturing as an anticaking agent, emulsifier, and lubricant. It helps maintain product flow and texture in powdered and processed foods.
Magnesium Laurate
EmulsifierMagnesium laurate is a magnesium salt of lauric acid used primarily as an emulsifier, anti-caking agent, and release agent in food manufacturing. It helps prevent clumping in powdered products and maintains texture stability in various formulations.
Magnesium Palmitate
EmulsifierMagnesium palmitate is a magnesium salt of palmitic acid used primarily as an anti-caking agent, emulsifier, and release agent in food products. It helps prevent clumping in powdered ingredients and improves flow properties in dry food applications.
Magnolol
FlavoringMagnolol is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound extracted from magnolia tree bark and seeds, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes to the characteristic taste and aroma profiles in certain beverages and food formulations.
Maidenhair Fern (adiantum Capillus-veneris L.)
FlavoringMaidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris L.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent derived from the fronds of a delicate fern species. It is used in food as a natural flavoring agent or adjuvant to impart subtle botanical notes to various food and beverage products.
Maltol Propionate
FlavoringMaltol propionate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from maltol, used to enhance and modify taste profiles in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to create desirable sensory characteristics in various food applications.
Maltyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringMaltyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and buttery notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in the food industry, enhancing taste profiles in various applications.
Massaranduba Balata (manilkara Huberi (ducke) Chevalier)
OtherMassaranduba Balata is a natural masticatory substance derived from the latex of the Manilkara huberi tree, a tropical species native to the Amazon region. It is used in chewing gum and similar products as a gum base component to provide texture and chewability.
Massaranduba Balata, Solvent-free Resin Extract
OtherMassaranduba Balata, Solvent-free Resin Extract is a natural resin derived from the Massaranduba tree used as a masticatory substance in chewing gum and similar products. It functions as a gum base component that provides elasticity and texture to chewable confections.
Massoia Bark Oil
FlavoringMassoia Bark Oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the bark of Cryptocarya massoia trees native to Indonesia. It is used in food and beverage applications to provide distinctive woody and coconut-like flavor notes.
Mate, Leaves
OtherMate, Leaves refers to dried leaves from the Ilex paraguariensis plant, traditionally used to prepare a caffeine-containing beverage in South America. In food applications, mate leaf extract or powder may be used as a flavoring agent or functional ingredient, though its specific regulatory status as a food additive remains limited.
Menadiol Sodium Diphosphate
OtherMenadiol sodium diphosphate is a synthetic form of vitamin K (phylloquinone precursor) used as a nutritional supplement in food products. It functions as a fat-soluble vitamin source intended to support blood coagulation and bone metabolism in fortified foods.
Menhaden Oil
OtherMenhaden oil is a fish oil derived from Atlantic menhaden, an oily fish species. It is occasionally used in food products, though its specific applications in food are limited and not clearly defined.
Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated
OtherMenhaden oil, hydrogenated is a marine oil derived from menhaden fish that has been chemically hydrogenated to increase its stability. Its specific function in food products remains undocumented in available regulatory literature.
Menthadienol
FlavoringMenthadienol is a naturally-derived flavoring compound classified as a masticatory substance used to impart mint and cooling sensations in food and beverage products. It functions as both a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in processed foods.
Menthone 1,2-glycerol Ketal
FlavoringMenthone 1,2-glycerol Ketal (CAS 63187-91-7) is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from menthone and glycerol. It is used in food products to provide cooling and minty flavor characteristics.
Menthone-8-thioacetate
FlavoringMenthone-8-thioacetate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from menthone with a sulfur-containing acetate group. It is used in food products to provide minty and cooling sensory characteristics in small quantities.
Menthyl Formate
FlavoringMenthyl formate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from menthol and formic acid. It is used in food and beverage products to provide a cooling mint flavor profile.
Menthyl Isovalerate
FlavoringMenthyl isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts minty and cooling sensations to food and beverages. It is commonly used in confectionery, chewing gum, and mint-flavored products to enhance flavor profile and create a refreshing taste experience.
Menthyl Propylene Glycol Carbonate
FlavoringMenthyl Propylene Glycol Carbonate is a synthetic flavoring compound that combines menthol derivatives with propylene glycol carbonate chemistry. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products to provide cooling, minty sensations.
Menthyl Pyrrolidonecarboxylate
OtherMenthyl Pyrrolidonecarboxylate (CAS 52528-10-6) is a synthetic organic compound with an unclear functional role in food applications. Currently, this additive lacks FDA GRAS status and has minimal documented use in food products.
Menthyl Valerate
FlavoringMenthyl valerate is a naturally-derived flavoring compound created by combining menthol with valeric acid. It is used in the food industry to impart cooling and minty sensations to various food and beverage products.
Mesquite Wood Extract
FlavoringMesquite wood extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from mesquite wood, used to impart a smoky, distinctive flavor to food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages.
Methacrylic Acid-divinylbenzene Copolymer
SolventMethacrylic acid-divinylbenzene copolymer is a synthetic polymer used as a solvent or vehicle in food applications. It functions to dissolve or suspend other food ingredients, though its use in food is limited and not universally approved.
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