Food Additives Under Review
1,770 substances where current data is insufficient to assign a definitive safety rating.
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Methyl Octyl Sulfide
FlavoringMethyl Octyl Sulfide (CAS 3698-95-1) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the sulfide class of flavor compounds and imparts characteristic savory and meaty notes to processed foods.
Methyl P-tert-butylphenylacetate
FlavoringMethyl P-tert-butylphenylacetate (CAS 3549-23-3) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts aromatic, herbal, and woody notes to beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods.
Methyl Phenethyl Ether
FlavoringMethyl phenethyl ether is an organic flavoring compound used to impart specific aromatic characteristics to food products. This synthetic flavoring agent is not currently approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the FDA but has been used in limited food applications.
Methyl Phenyl Disulfide
FlavoringMethyl Phenyl Disulfide is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides savory, meat-like, and garlic/onion notes in various processed foods and beverages.
Methyl Phenyl Sulfide
FlavoringMethyl phenyl sulfide is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes sulfur-based aroma notes to various food formulations and is utilized in small quantities to achieve desired sensory profiles.
Methyl Phenylacetate
FlavoringMethyl phenylacetate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a honey-like, fruity aroma and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various beverages and food items.
Methyl Propionate
FlavoringMethyl propionate is a naturally occurring ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and apple-like notes and is primarily employed in beverages, baked goods, and confectionery applications.
Methyl Propyl Disulfide
FlavoringMethyl Propyl Disulfide (CAS 2179-60-4) is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts sulfurous and savory notes characteristic of cooked onions and garlic, making it valuable in processed foods and seasonings.
Methyl Propyl Trisulfide
FlavoringMethyl Propyl Trisulfide is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to a class of sulfur-containing compounds that contribute savory, garlic-like, and onion-like flavor notes to processed foods and beverages.
Methyl Sorbate
FlavoringMethyl sorbate (CAS 689-89-4) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It is not currently approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) ingredient, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls in the FDA database.
Methyl Thiobutyrate
FlavoringMethyl thiobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as an organosulfur ester used to impart savory, meaty, and sulfurous notes in food products. This flavoring agent is employed in processed foods, seasonings, and meat analogs to enhance taste complexity and umami characteristics.
Methyl(e)-2-(z)-4-decadienoate
FlavoringMethyl(e)-2-(z)-4-decadienoate (CAS 4493-42-9) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of methyl esters and is employed to impart specific aromatic characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.
Methyl-(3 Or 5 Or 6)-(methylthio)pyrazine (mixture Of Isomers)
FlavoringMethyl-(3 or 5 or 6)-(methylthio)pyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound consisting of a mixture of three isomers. It is used in food manufacturing to provide savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes in various processed foods and beverages.
Methyl-beta-ionone
FlavoringMethyl-beta-ionone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to enhance fruity and floral notes in food and beverages. It is not approved as a food additive in the United States or European Union, though it may be used in some jurisdictions under different regulatory frameworks.
Methylated Silica
FlavoringMethylated silica (CAS 977047-20-3) is a synthetic flavoring agent or adjuvant used in food production. It functions as a flavor enhancer or carrier in various food applications, though it has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status.
Methylbenzyl Acetate (mixed O-, M-, P-)
FlavoringMethylbenzyl acetate (mixed isomers) is a synthetic flavoring compound comprising ortho-, meta-, and para- positional isomers. It is used in food as a flavoring agent to provide fruity and aromatic notes in various food and beverage products.
Methylpolysilicone
LubricantMethylpolysilicone (CAS 9004-73-3) is a silicone-based lubricant and release agent used in food processing to prevent sticking and improve product flow. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has extremely limited use in food applications.
Methylthio 2-(acetyloxy)propionate
FlavoringMethylthio 2-(acetyloxy)propionate (CAS 74586-09-7) is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics to food products. This compound functions as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry, though its regulatory approval varies by jurisdiction.
Methylthio 2-(propionyloxy)propionate
FlavoringMethylthio 2-(propionyloxy)propionate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics in food products. This substance functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry, though it has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.
Methylthiomethyl Butyrate
FlavoringMethylthiomethyl Butyrate (CAS 74758-93-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and buttery notes in food products. This organic compound functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry, though it has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status.
Methylthiomethyl Hexanoate
FlavoringMethylthiomethyl Hexanoate (CAS 74758-91-1) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and savory notes in food products. This organic ester functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages.
Methylthiomethylmercaptan
FlavoringMethylthiomethylmercaptan is a volatile sulfur-containing organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes savory, meaty, and umami taste characteristics to processed foods and beverages.
Mica
ColorantMica (CAS 12001-26-2) is a naturally occurring silicate mineral used as a colorant and coloring adjunct in food products. It provides shimmer and metallic effects to foods and beverages, though its use in the United States is not formally approved by the FDA as a food additive.
Michelia Alba, Extract
FlavoringMichelia Alba Extract is a flavoring agent derived from the flowers of the Michelia alba tree (also known as white champaca). It is used in the food industry to impart floral and fruity flavor notes to beverages, confections, and other food products.
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