Food Additive Database
2,954 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Sarsaparilla, Extract (smilax Spp.)
FlavoringSarsaparilla extract is a flavoring agent derived from the roots of Smilax species plants, used to impart distinctive herbal and spice-like flavor notes in beverages and food products. It has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status but has no documented adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Sassafras Bark, Extract (safrole-free) (sassafras Albidum (nutt.) Nees)
FlavoringSassafras bark extract (safrole-free) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the sassafras tree. It is used in food and beverage production to impart distinctive sassafras flavor while removing safrole, a compound of regulatory concern.
Sassafras Leaves (safrole-free) (sassafras Albidum (nutt.) Nees)
FlavoringSassafras leaves (safrole-free) are a natural flavoring agent derived from the sassafras tree, processed to remove safrole, a compound of regulatory concern. This ingredient is used to impart sassafras flavor in food and beverage products.
Savory, Summer (satureja Hortensis L.)
FlavoringSavory, Summer is a natural flavoring agent derived from the herb Satureja hortensis L., commonly used to impart savory, herbaceous notes to food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in culinary applications and food manufacturing.
Savory, Summer, Oil (satureja Hortensis L.)
FlavoringSavory, Summer, Oil (Satureja hortensis L.) is a essential oil extracted from the summer savory plant, used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a warm, herbaceous, slightly peppery taste and is employed in seasonings, beverages, and processed foods.
Savory, Summer, Oleoresin (satureja Hortensis L.)
FlavoringSavory, Summer Oleoresin is a natural flavoring extract derived from summer savory (Satureja hortensis L.), a Mediterranean herb. It is used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products to impart herbaceous, peppery taste characteristics.
Savory, Winter (satureja Montana L.)
FlavoringSavory, Winter (Satureja montana L.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the winter savory plant. It is used in food products to impart savory, herbaceous flavor characteristics and is not currently approved as GRAS by the FDA.
Savory, Winter, Oil (satureja Montana L.)
FlavoringSavory, Winter, Oil (Satureja montana L.) is a natural essential oil derived from the winter savory plant, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides characteristic herbaceous, peppery notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various foods and beverages.
Savory, Winter, Oleoresin (satureja Montana L.)
FlavoringSavory, Winter, Oleoresin is a natural flavoring extract derived from Satureja montana L. (winter savory), a Mediterranean herb. It is used in food products to impart savory, herbaceous flavoring notes and is not currently approved as GRAS by the FDA.
Schinus Molle, Oil (schinus Molle L.)
FlavoringSchinus molle oil is an essential oil extracted from the Peruvian pepper tree (Schinus molle L.), used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a peppery, spicy aroma and is utilized primarily in seasonings and flavoring applications.
Sclareolide
FlavoringSclareolide is a naturally-derived flavoring compound (CAS 564-20-5) used to add or enhance flavors in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant and is sourced from plant materials or synthesized chemically for food applications.
Scotch Spearmint Oil, Mentha Cardiaca L.
FlavoringScotch Spearmint Oil (Mentha cardiaca L.) is a natural essential oil derived from the spearmint plant, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides characteristic minty flavor notes and is commonly utilized in confectionery, beverages, and flavored products.
Sec-butyl Ethyl Ether
FlavoringSec-butyl ethyl ether is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though no adverse events or recalls have been reported.
Sec-butylamine
FlavoringSec-butylamine (CAS 13952-84-6) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent or flavor adjuvant in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited commercial use in food applications.
Senna, Alexandria (cassia Acutifolia Delile)
FlavoringSenna Alexandria (Cassia acutifolia Delile) is a plant-derived flavoring agent derived from the senna plant. It is used as a flavoring adjuvant in food products, though it is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Silver Fir, Needles And Twigs, Oil (abies Alba Mill.)
FlavoringSilver Fir Needle and Twig Oil (Abies alba Mill.) is a natural essential oil derived from the needles and twigs of the European silver fir tree. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to impart a fresh, coniferous taste and aroma.
Skatole
FlavoringSkatole is a naturally occurring organic compound with a fecal odor that is used as a flavoring agent in food products. Despite its unpleasant smell, it is employed in very small quantities to add complexity to certain food and beverage flavors, particularly in specialty and gourmet applications.
Sloe Berries (prunus Spinosa L.)
FlavoringSloe berries (Prunus spinosa L.) are small dark blue fruits from the blackthorn plant, commonly used as a natural flavoring agent in beverages, liqueurs, and food products. The additive provides a distinctive tart, slightly bitter flavor profile characteristic of traditional European food and drink preparations.
Sloe Berries, Extract (prunus Spinosa L.)
FlavoringSloe berries extract (Prunus spinosa L.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the fruit of the blackthorn plant. It is used in food and beverage production to impart tart, fruity flavor characteristics and is not currently recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Sloe Berries, Extract Solid (prunus Spinosa L.)
FlavoringSloe berries extract solid is a natural flavoring agent derived from the fruit of Prunus spinosa L., commonly known as blackthorn. It is used in the food industry to impart berry flavors to various food and beverage products.
Snakeroot, Canadian, Oil (asarum Canadense L.)
FlavoringCanadian snakeroot oil (Asarum canadense L.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the essential oil of the Canadian wild ginger plant. It is used sparingly in food formulations to impart distinctive herbal and spicy flavor notes, though it has not been approved by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
Sodium (4-methoxybenzoyloxy)acetate
FlavoringSodium (4-methoxybenzoyloxy)acetate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent or flavoring adjuvant in food products. It is not currently approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the FDA and has limited commercial use in food applications.
Sodium 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy)propanoate
FlavoringSodium 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy)propanoate is a synthetic flavoring compound not approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products, though its use remains limited in commercial applications.
Sodium 3-mercaptooxopropionate
FlavoringSodium 3-mercaptooxopropionate (CAS 10255-67-1) is a synthetic flavoring agent containing a sulfur-based functional group. It is used in food manufacturing to provide or enhance savory and umami-like flavoring characteristics in various food products.
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