Food Additives Under Review
2,256 substances where current data is insufficient to assign a definitive safety rating.
Showing 2137–2160 of 2,256 under review additives
Sulfites, Strong Alkali
OtherSulfites, Strong Alkali (CAS 977187-38-4) is a chemical compound in the sulfite family with an unknown primary function in food applications. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has no documented adverse events or recalls reported.
Sulfopropyl Cellulose
OtherSulfopropyl cellulose (CAS 37325-18-1) is a chemically modified cellulose derivative created by introducing sulfopropyl groups into cellulose chains. While its specific food applications remain unclear, it belongs to a class of cellulose derivatives used in various industrial and pharmaceutical formulations.
Sulfurous Acid
OtherSulfurous acid (H₂SO₃) is a weak acid formed when sulfur dioxide dissolves in water. While its primary industrial use is as a preservative and bleaching agent, its current function in food products remains poorly documented in available scientific literature.
Sweet Blackberry Leaves Extract
FlavoringSweet Blackberry Leaves Extract is a plant-derived flavoring ingredient obtained from blackberry leaf material, used primarily as a flavor enhancer in food products. It is not currently recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though no adverse events or recalls have been documented.
Tagetes, Oil (tagetes Spp.)
FlavoringTagetes oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from marigold plants (Tagetes species). It is used in food and beverage products to impart floral and herbal notes, though it is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA.
Tallow Flakes
OtherTallow Flakes are a rendered fat product derived from animal sources, primarily used in industrial food applications. The specific function and widespread use of this substance in food products remain poorly documented in available scientific literature.
Tallow, Beef
OtherBeef tallow is rendered beef fat used as a surface-active agent in food processing. It functions to modify surface properties of food products, though it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has limited use in modern food manufacturing.
Tallow, Hydrogenated, Oxidized Or Sulfated
OtherTallow, hydrogenated, oxidized or sulfated is a chemically modified form of rendered animal fat derived from cattle or sheep. Its specific function in food applications remains undefined in current food additive databases, and it does not have FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.
Taurocholic Acid
OtherTaurocholic acid is a bile acid conjugate formed naturally in the body from the amino acid taurine and cholic acid. Its function as a food additive remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Tea Tree Oil (melaleuca Alternifolia)
FlavoringTea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the Australian tea tree plant. While commonly used in topical products, it has limited application as a flavoring agent in foods and is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Terpene Resins, Natural
SolventTerpene resins are natural solvent compounds derived from plant sources, commonly used in food processing as humectants, masticatory substances, and solvents. These resins help maintain moisture content and improve texture in food products.
Terpene Resins, Synthetic
SolventTerpene Resins, Synthetic are man-made polymeric substances derived from terpene compounds, used in food as solvents, humectants, and masticatory bases. They function primarily in chewing gum formulations and as processing aids to maintain texture and moisture.
Terpinyl Cinnamate
FlavoringTerpinyl cinnamate (CAS 10024-56-3) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It combines terpinol, a naturally occurring alcohol found in essential oils, with cinnamic acid to create fruity and spice-like flavor notes.
Terpinyl Formate
FlavoringTerpinyl formate (CAS 2153-26-6) is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and woody aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Terpinyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringTerpinyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from terpenes, used to impart fruity and herbal notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance taste profiles in various processed foods.
Terpinyl Propionate
FlavoringTerpinyl propionate (CAS 80-27-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and herbal notes in food and beverage 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 recalls.
Tetraethylenepentamine Crosslinked With Epichlorohydrin
OtherTetraethylenepentamine crosslinked with epichlorohydrin is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to remove impurities and contaminants during food processing but does not remain in the final food product.
Tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropen-1-yl)pyran
FlavoringTetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropen-1-yl)pyran is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and woody notes in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status.
Tetrahydro-pseudo-ionone
FlavoringTetrahydro-pseudo-ionone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and floral taste profiles in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol
FlavoringTetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) is an organic compound derived from furfural that functions as a flavoring agent and solvent in food applications. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS status, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or recalls.
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Butyrate
FlavoringTetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate (CAS 2217-33-6) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of synthetic flavor compounds and is employed to impart fruity or buttery taste characteristics to various food and beverage applications.
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Cinnamate
FlavoringTetrahydrofurfuryl cinnamate (CAS 65505-25-1) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of synthetic flavor compounds designed to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics to processed foods and beverages.
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Propionate
FlavoringTetrahydrofurfuryl propionate (THFP) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and sweet taste notes and functions as a flavor adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food applications.
Tetrahydrolinalool
FlavoringTetrahydrolinalool (CAS 78-69-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from linalool, commonly used to impart floral and fresh notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food applications.
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