Food Additives Under Review
2,256 substances where current data is insufficient to assign a definitive safety rating.
Showing 1897–1920 of 2,256 under review additives
Phenylacetaldehyde Propyleneglycol Acetal
FlavoringPhenylacetaldehyde Propyleneglycol Acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages.
Phenylethyl Mercaptan
FlavoringPhenylethyl mercaptan (CAS 4410-99-5) is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes savory, meaty, and sulfurous aromatic notes to processed foods and beverages.
Phosphorus Oxychloride
Acidity-regulatorPhosphorus oxychloride (CAS 10025-87-3) is an inorganic chemical compound used as a pH control agent and acidity regulator in food processing. It functions to maintain or adjust the acidity level of food products during manufacturing.
Phthalide
FlavoringPhthalide 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.
Phytyl Acetate
FlavoringPhytyl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from phytol, used to impart plant-based and herbal notes to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry and has not been associated with reported adverse events or product recalls.
Pimenta Leaf, Oil (pimenta Officinalis Lindl.)
FlavoringPimenta leaf oil (from Pimenta officinalis Lindl., commonly known as allspice) is a natural essential oil used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides warm, spicy aromatic notes and is derived from the leaves of the pimenta plant native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Pine Bark, White (pinus Strobus L.)
FlavoringPine Bark, White (Pinus strobus L.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the bark of Eastern white pine trees. It is used in food and beverage products to impart pine and woody flavor notes.
Pine Bark, White, Extract Solid (pinus Strobus L.)
FlavoringPine Bark, White, Extract Solid is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from the bark of Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus L.). It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products and has not been formally approved by the FDA as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS).
Pine Tar, Oil (pinus Spp.)
FlavoringPine Tar Oil is a flavoring agent derived from pine tree species (Pinus spp.) through distillation or extraction processes. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring adjuvant in food products to impart pine, woody, or smoky notes.
Pinocarveol
FlavoringPinocarveol is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a flavoring agent used to impart specific aromatic characteristics to food and beverage products. It is a monoterpene alcohol commonly derived from plant sources and functions as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry.
Pinocarvyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringPinocarvyl isobutyrate (CAS 929116-08-5) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and piney aromatic notes in food products. This ester-based flavoring agent functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various food and beverage applications.
Piper Longum Distillate
FlavoringPiper Longum Distillate is a flavoring agent derived from long pepper (Piper longum), a spice plant native to South Asia. It is used in the food industry to impart pepper-like and spicy flavor notes to various food and beverage products.
Piperazine
FlavoringPiperazine is an organic chemical compound used as a flavoring agent or flavoring adjuvant in food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has no documented adverse events or recalls associated with its food use.
Piperazine Dihydrochloride
OtherPiperazine dihydrochloride is a chemical compound that has not been established as a food additive by the FDA. Its specific functions and applications in food products remain undefined, and it is not currently permitted for use in food in the United States.
Piperidine
FlavoringPiperidine is a heterocyclic amine compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products. It is not currently approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance, though it has not been associated with adverse events or recalls in the FDA database.
Piperitenone
FlavoringPiperitenone (CAS 491-09-8) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is derived from plant sources and imparts spicy, peppery, or minty aromatic characteristics to foods and beverages.
Piperitenone Oxide
FlavoringPiperitenone oxide (CAS 35178-55-3) is an organic compound derived from natural sources used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Piperonal
FlavoringPiperonal is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products, known for its sweet, vanilla-like aroma. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA but is used in some food and beverage applications in other regulatory jurisdictions.
Piperonal Propyleneglycol Acetal
FlavoringPiperonal Propyleneglycol Acetal (CAS 61683-99-6) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart piperonal (heliotrope-like) flavor notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.
Piperonyl Acetate
FlavoringPiperonyl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from safrole precursors, used to impart spicy and herbal flavor notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food applications where aromatic complexity is desired.
Piperonyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringPiperonyl isobutyrate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization for food use.
Pipsissewa Leaves, Extract (chimaphila Umbellata Nutt.)
FlavoringPipsissewa leaves extract is a flavoring agent derived from the Chimaphila umbellata plant, a small evergreen herb native to North America. It is used in food and beverage applications to impart a distinctive herbal flavor profile.
Poly(acrylic Acid-co-hypophosphite), Sodium Salt
OtherPoly(acrylic Acid-co-hypophosphite), Sodium Salt is a synthetic polymer used as a boiler water additive in food processing equipment. It functions as a scale inhibitor and corrosion preventative in industrial water systems that contact food production environments.
Poly(alkyl(c16-22)acrylate)
OtherPoly(alkyl(c16-22)acrylate) is a synthetic polymer processing aid used in food manufacturing to facilitate production processes. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and does not appear in foods intended for consumer consumption.
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