Food Additive Database
20 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 1–20 of 20 matching additives
2,4,5-trihydroxybutyrophenone
Antioxidant2,4,5-trihydroxybutyrophenone is a synthetic antioxidant compound used to prevent oxidative degradation in food products. It functions by neutralizing free radicals that cause rancidity and spoilage in oils and fats.
4-hydroxymethyl-2,6-di-tertbutylphenol
Antioxidant4-hydroxymethyl-2,6-di-tertbutylphenol is a synthetic antioxidant compound used to prevent oxidation and degradation in food products. It functions by inhibiting lipid peroxidation and extending shelf life in foods containing fats and oils.
Anoxomer
AntioxidantAnoxomer (CAS 60837-57-2) is a synthetic antioxidant compound used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in food products. It functions by neutralizing free radicals that cause rancidity and degradation of fats and oils.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantAscorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble derivative of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in food products. It prevents oxidation and rancidity in oils, fats, and fatty foods by neutralizing free radicals.
Ascorbyl Stearate
AntioxidantAscorbyl stearate is a fat-soluble derivative of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in food products. It prevents oxidation and rancidity in foods containing fats and oils, extending shelf life while maintaining nutritional quality.
Calcium Ascorbate
AntioxidantCalcium ascorbate is a mineral salt combining calcium and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that functions as an antioxidant in food products. It prevents oxidation and color degradation in processed foods while providing supplemental calcium and vitamin C.
Calcium Hypophosphite
AntioxidantCalcium hypophosphite (CAS 7789-79-9) is an inorganic salt compound used as an antioxidant in food products. It functions to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life by inhibiting deterioration caused by exposure to oxygen.
Calcium Propionate
AntioxidantCalcium propionate is a salt derived from propionic acid that functions as an antimicrobial preservative and antioxidant in food products. It is widely used in baked goods, dairy products, and other foods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth, extending shelf life while maintaining food safety.
Dodecyl Gallate
AntioxidantDodecyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant compound derived from gallic acid that prevents oxidation and spoilage in processed foods. It is approved as a food additive by the FDA and used to extend shelf life in various food products containing oils and fats.
Ethoxyquin
AntioxidantEthoxyquin is a synthetic antioxidant used primarily in animal feed and some food applications to prevent fat oxidation and maintain nutritional quality. It is not approved as a food additive in the European Union and has limited approval in the United States.
Heptylparaben
AntioxidantHeptylparaben (CAS 1085-12-7) is a synthetic antioxidant compound used to preserve foods by preventing oxidative degradation. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA in the United States.
Lecithin (vegetable)
AntioxidantVegetable lecithin is a naturally-derived phospholipid complex extracted primarily from soybeans, sunflower seeds, or rapeseed. It functions as an antioxidant and drying agent in food products, helping maintain freshness and improve texture in various applications.
Nitrogen
AntioxidantNitrogen is an inert gas used in food processing as an antioxidant, formulation aid, and propellant. It helps preserve food freshness by displacing oxygen that can cause spoilage and oxidation, and is recognized as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
AntioxidantNordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) is a naturally occurring antioxidant compound that has been used to prevent oxidation and rancidity in foods. Due to safety concerns identified in animal studies, it is prohibited in most food applications in the United States, though limited exceptions exist for certain uses.
Octyl Gallate
AntioxidantOctyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant derived from gallic acid, used in food products to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life. It is approved as safe by the FDA and classified as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS).
Sodium Hypophosphite
AntioxidantSodium hypophosphite (CAS 7681-53-0) is a reducing agent and antioxidant compound used in food processing to prevent oxidation and maintain product stability. While not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA, it has limited applications in specific food industries where antioxidant properties are desired.
Stannous Chloride
AntioxidantStannous chloride is an inorganic tin compound used as an antioxidant in food processing. It prevents discoloration and oxidative degradation in certain canned and processed foods by maintaining color stability and extending shelf life.
Sulfiting Agents
AntioxidantSulfiting agents are a group of chemical compounds containing sulfite that function as antioxidants and preservatives in food. They prevent oxidation and microbial spoilage, commonly used in dried fruits, wines, and processed foods to extend shelf life.
Tert-butylhydroquinone
AntioxidantTert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic antioxidant used to preserve the quality and shelf life of foods by preventing oxidative degradation of fats and oils. It is approved for use in many countries and is commonly found in processed foods, cooking oils, and animal feed.
Thiodipropionic Acid
AntioxidantThiodipropionic acid (TDPA) is a synthetic antioxidant compound used to prevent oxidative degradation in foods and food packaging materials. It works by neutralizing free radicals and is primarily employed in polymer applications and certain food contact materials rather than as a direct food ingredient.