Food Additives Under Review
1,770 substances where current data is insufficient to assign a definitive safety rating.
Showing 1609–1632 of 1,770 under review additives
Niger Gutta (ficus Platyphylla Del.)
OtherNiger Gutta is a natural masticatory substance derived from Ficus platyphylla, a fig tree species native to West Africa. It is used in food products as a chewing gum base or masticatory ingredient, functioning similarly to other plant-derived gum bases in confectionery applications.
Nispero
OtherNispero (CAS 12002-12-9) is a masticatory substance derived from natural plant sources used in chewing gum and similar products. It functions as a gum base component to provide texture and chewability in confectionery applications.
Nitrosyl Chloride
OtherNitrosyl chloride (NOCl) is a gaseous chemical compound with the CAS number 2696-92-6 that has been granted GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status by the FDA. Its specific function in food applications remains undocumented in available regulatory records, though it may be used in food processing or preservation.
Nona-2,4,6-trienal
FlavoringNona-2,4,6-trienal (CAS 56269-22-8) is a synthetic flavoring agent used to create complex flavor profiles in food products. This aldehyde compound contributes savory, meaty, and burnt notes to various food applications where traditional flavoring approaches may be limited.
Nonanal Dimethyl Acetal
FlavoringNonanal dimethyl acetal (CAS 18824-63-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions to enhance or modify food flavors and is derived from nonanal, a naturally occurring aldehyde found in various plants and foods.
Nonanoic Acid
FlavoringNonanoic acid (also known as pelargonic acid) is a naturally occurring nine-carbon fatty acid used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It imparts a sharp, fatty, or oily taste characteristic and is found naturally in some foods including cow's milk and fermented products.
Nonanoyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylamide
FlavoringNonanoyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylamide is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from vanillin chemistry. It functions as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in processed foods, though it has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) approval.
Nonyl Acetate
FlavoringNonyl acetate (CAS 143-13-5) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or product recalls.
Nonyl Alcohol
FlavoringNonyl alcohol (CAS 143-08-8) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It is not on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list and has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its food use.
Nonyl Isovalerate
FlavoringNonyl Isovalerate (CAS 7786-47-2) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and complex taste profiles in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance or modify the sensory characteristics of processed foods.
Nonyl Octanoate
FlavoringNonyl Octanoate (CAS 7786-48-7) is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food applications.
Nootkatone
FlavoringNootkatone is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a flavoring agent used to impart grapefruit and citrus notes to food and beverages. It is derived from grapefruit peel and other botanical sources, and is used in very small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in commercial food products.
O-(ethoxymethyl)phenol
FlavoringO-(ethoxymethyl)phenol is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart taste and aroma characteristics to food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited commercial use in the United States.
O-(methylthio)phenol
FlavoringO-(methylthio)phenol (CAS 1073-29-6) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food applications.
O-ethyl S-(2-furylmethyl)thiocarbonate
FlavoringO-ethyl S-(2-furylmethyl)thiocarbonate is a synthetic flavoring agent with a complex organic structure containing sulfur and furan ring components. It is used in food manufacturing to provide or enhance specific flavor profiles in processed food and beverage products.
O-methoxybenzaldehyde
FlavoringO-methoxybenzaldehyde (CAS 135-02-4) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events.
O-methoxycinnamaldehyde
FlavoringO-methoxycinnamaldehyde (CAS 1504-74-1) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor enhancer or adjuvant to provide aromatic and taste characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.
O-methylanisole
FlavoringO-methylanisole (CAS 578-58-5) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides aromatic and taste characteristics to various food applications, though it is not FDA GRAS-listed.
Oak Moss, Absolute (evernia Spp.)
FlavoringOak Moss Absolute is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from lichen species (Evernia spp.). It is used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products to provide earthy, woody, and musky flavor notes.
Oak Moss, Concrete (evernia Prunasti Spp.)
FlavoringOak Moss Concrete is a natural flavoring agent derived from lichen species (Evernia prunastri). It is used in food and beverage applications to provide earthy, woody flavor notes and is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Ocimene
FlavoringOcimene is a naturally occurring volatile organic compound classified as a flavoring agent. It is used in food products to provide herbal and woody flavor notes, and is commonly found in plants like basil, hops, and mint.
Octadecylamine
OtherOctadecylamine is a long-chain aliphatic amine compound primarily used as a boiler water additive in industrial food processing equipment rather than as a food ingredient itself. It functions to prevent corrosion and scale buildup in steam generation systems used in food manufacturing facilities.
Octafluorocyclobutane
OtherOctafluorocyclobutane (CFC-318) is a fluorinated hydrocarbon compound used as a propellant in food aerosol applications. It functions to dispense food products from pressurized containers and has not been associated with documented adverse events in the FDA database.
Octahydro-4,8a-dimethyl-4a(2h)-naphthol
FlavoringOctahydro-4,8a-dimethyl-4a(2h)-naphthol (CAS 23333-91-7) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create aromatic profiles in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.
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