Food Additive Database
2,954 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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.
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.
Piperine
FlavoringPiperine is a naturally occurring alkaloid compound found in black pepper and other Piper species plants. It is used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products to provide pungent, spicy taste characteristics.
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.
Polyethylene Glycol (m W 200-9,500)
FlavoringPolyethylene Glycol (PEG) with molecular weights between 200-9,500 is a synthetic polymer used in food production as a lubricant, release agent, formulation aid, and occasional flavoring adjuvant. It serves multiple functional roles in manufacturing rather than as a primary food ingredient.
Polylimonene
FlavoringPolylimonene is a polymer derived from limonene, a natural compound found in citrus oils. It functions as a flavoring agent and surface-finishing agent in food products, though it is not currently recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum L.)
FlavoringPomegranate bark extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the bark of the pomegranate fruit (Punica granatum L.). It is used in the food industry to provide pomegranate flavor and aroma to beverages, confectionery, and other food products.
Poplar Buds (populus Spp.)
FlavoringPoplar buds are botanical flavoring agents derived from populus species trees, traditionally used in food and beverage applications for their distinctive aromatic properties. They function as natural flavoring compounds to enhance taste and aroma in processed foods and beverages.
Poppy Seed (papaver Somniferum L.)
FlavoringPoppy seed is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of Papaver somniferum L., commonly used to impart a nutty, slightly sweet flavor to baked goods, condiments, and other food products. The seeds themselves are recognized as a food ingredient across many regulatory jurisdictions.
Potassium 2-(1'-ethoxy)ethoxypropanoate
FlavoringPotassium 2-(1'-ethoxy)ethoxypropanoate is a synthetic flavoring agent with the CAS number 100743-68-8. It functions as a flavoring compound or adjuvant in food products, though it does not currently hold FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status.
Potassium Acetate
FlavoringPotassium acetate is an organic salt compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products. It provides a subtle salty taste and is commonly employed in processed foods to enhance or modify flavor profiles.
Potassium Carbonate
FlavoringPotassium carbonate is an inorganic salt compound designated as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It functions as a flavoring agent, leavening agent, pH control agent, and nutrient supplement in food manufacturing, with no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA records.
Potassium Chloride
FlavoringPotassium chloride is a mineral salt containing potassium and chloride ions that functions as a nutrient supplement, flavor enhancer, and processing aid in food production. It is commonly used as a sodium chloride replacement in reduced-sodium products and as a multi-functional ingredient in fermentation, pH control, and food stabilization.
Potassium Lactate
FlavoringPotassium lactate is the potassium salt of lactic acid, a naturally occurring organic compound. It functions as a flavor enhancer in food products, helping to amplify and balance taste profiles while also serving preservative properties in some applications.
Potassium Sulfate
FlavoringPotassium sulfate is an inorganic salt commonly used in food production as a flavor enhancer and processing aid. It functions to improve taste profiles and support fermentation and malting processes in beverage and grain-based food manufacturing.
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