Food Additive Database
2,954 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Pyruvaldehyde
FlavoringPyruvaldehyde (CAS 78-98-8) is a naturally occurring 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.
Pyruvic Acid
FlavoringPyruvic acid is an organic compound naturally occurring in small amounts in foods like grapes and apples. It functions as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products, contributing to taste profiles in various applications.
Quassia, Extract (picrasma Excelsa (sw.) Planch Or Quassia Amara L.)
FlavoringQuassia extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the wood of two tropical tree species (Picrasma excelsa or Quassia amara). It imparts a bitter taste and is used in small quantities in beverages and other food products as a flavoring adjuvant.
Quebracho Bark Extract
FlavoringQuebracho bark extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the quebracho tree, commonly found in South America. It is used in food and beverage applications to provide bitter, astringent, and woody flavor notes.
Quillaia Extract (quillaja Saponaria Molina)
FlavoringQuillaia Saponaria Molina extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the bark of the quillaja tree native to South America. It contains saponins and is used in food and beverage products as a flavoring agent and foam stabilizer, particularly in soft drinks and other beverages.
Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia Spp.)
FlavoringQuince seed extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from quince fruit (Cydonia spp.). It is used in the food industry to impart quince flavor to beverages, confections, and other food products.
Quinine Bisulfate
FlavoringQuinine bisulfate is a salt form of quinine, a bitter alkaloid compound derived from cinchona bark, used as a flavoring agent in beverages and food products. It imparts a characteristic bitter taste and has been utilized in food manufacturing for decades, most notably in tonic water and other carbonated beverages.
Quinine Hydrochloride
FlavoringQuinine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of quinine, a bitter alkaloid naturally derived from cinchona bark. It is used as a flavoring agent in beverages and other food products to provide a characteristic bitter taste.
Quinine Sulfate
FlavoringQuinine sulfate (CAS 6119-70-6) is a bitter alkaloid compound derived from cinchona bark, historically used as a flavoring agent in beverages. While once common in tonic water and other drinks, its use as a food additive is now restricted in many jurisdictions due to regulatory concerns.
Quinoline--nlfg
FlavoringQuinoline (CAS 91-22-5) is an aromatic nitrogen-containing 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.
Rebaudioside A
FlavoringRebaudioside A is a natural steviol glycoside extracted from Stevia rebaudiana leaves, used as a high-intensity sweetening agent. It provides sweetness without calories and is increasingly used in beverages, foods, and tabletop sweeteners as a sugar alternative.
Rebaudioside C
FlavoringRebaudioside C is a steviol glycoside extracted from Stevia rebaudiana leaves, functioning as a high-intensity sweetening agent. It is used as a flavoring agent and sweetener in food and beverage products as an alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners.
Rennet
FlavoringRennet is a complex enzyme preparation derived from animal sources (typically calf stomach lining) that is used primarily in cheese production to coagulate milk proteins. It functions as a processing aid and enzyme in dairy manufacturing and has been safely used in traditional cheesemaking for centuries.
Resorcinol
FlavoringResorcinol (1,3-benzenediol) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. While not currently approved as GRAS by the FDA, it has not been associated with reported adverse events or recalls in food applications.
Rhatany, Extract (krameria Spp.)
FlavoringRhatany extract is a flavoring agent derived from the krameria plant species, used to impart astringent and bitter taste characteristics in food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls.
Rhodinol
FlavoringRhodinol is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent and antioxidant in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA and has limited regulatory status globally.
Rhodinyl Acetate
FlavoringRhodinyl acetate (CAS 141-11-7) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart rose-like and floral notes in food and beverage products. It belongs to the class of aromatic esters and is employed as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.
Rhodinyl Butyrate
FlavoringRhodinyl butyrate (CAS 141-15-1) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create rose-like and floral notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry to enhance or modify taste and aroma profiles.
Rhodinyl Formate
FlavoringRhodinyl formate (CAS 141-09-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart rose-like and floral notes in food products. This organic ester is employed in the fragrance and flavor industry to enhance the sensory profile of beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Rhodinyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringRhodinyl isobutyrate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It functions as a flavor enhancer and adjuvant, contributing to the aromatic profile of various food and beverage products.
Rhodinyl Isovalerate
FlavoringRhodinyl isovalerate (CAS 7778-96-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide rose and fruity aromatic notes in food and beverage products. It belongs to the class of organic esters commonly employed in flavor formulations to enhance taste and aroma profiles.
Rhodinyl Phenylacetate
FlavoringRhodinyl phenylacetate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides floral and fruity aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Rhodinyl Propionate
FlavoringRhodinyl propionate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart rose and floral notes in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA, though it has been studied for potential use in flavoring applications.
Rhubarb Root (rheum Spp.)
FlavoringRhubarb root is a natural flavoring agent derived from rheum species plants, primarily used to impart tart and fruity notes in food and beverages. It contains organic acids and compounds that contribute distinctive flavor profiles to various food products.
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