Food Additive Database
2,954 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Sucrose Octaacetate
FlavoringSucrose octaacetate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from sucrose with eight acetate groups attached. It functions as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food products, though it is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA.
Sugar Beet Extract Flavor Base
FlavoringSugar Beet Extract Flavor Base (CAS 8016-79-9) is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from sugar beets used to impart savory and umami notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent and taste modifier in various food applications.
Sugar Beet Juice Extract
FlavoringSugar beet juice extract is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from sugar beets that is used to enhance taste and color in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent and is commonly utilized in beverages, confectionery, and processed foods.
Sulfuric Acid
FlavoringSulfuric acid (CAS 7664-93-9) is a strong inorganic acid used in food processing as a pH control agent, flavor enhancer, and processing aid. It is not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA but may be used in specific food manufacturing processes under strict regulations.
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, Hydrogenated
FlavoringHydrogenated tallow is a rendered and chemically modified beef or mutton fat used in food manufacturing as a flavor enhancer, stabilizer, and texturizing agent. It functions to improve taste profiles, extend shelf life, and modify mouthfeel in various processed foods.
Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.)
FlavoringTamarind extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica L.), prized for its tart, fruity taste profile. It is used in food and beverage manufacturing to impart authentic tamarind flavor without requiring whole fruit processing.
Tamarinds
FlavoringTamarind is a natural flavoring agent derived from the tamarind tree fruit, commonly used to impart a sour, fruity taste to beverages, candies, and savory dishes. It functions as both a flavoring ingredient and pH control agent in food products.
Tangerine, Essence
FlavoringTangerine essence is a natural flavoring agent derived from tangerine fruit, used to impart citrus flavor to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various processed foods and is not currently recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Tangerine, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco)
FlavoringTangerine oil (Citrus reticulata Blanco) is a natural essential oil extracted from tangerine fruit peel, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides characteristic citrus taste and aroma to various consumer products.
Tansy, Oil (tanacetum Vulgara L.)
FlavoringTansy oil is a volatile essential oil derived from the tansy plant (Tanacetum vulgare L.), used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited use in modern food manufacturing.
Tarragon (artemisia Dracunculus L.)
FlavoringTarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) is a culinary herb recognized by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a distinctive anise-like taste and is widely used in cuisines and food manufacturing to enhance flavor profiles.
Tarragon Extract (artemisia Dracunculus L.)
FlavoringTarragon extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the tarragon plant (Artemisia dracunculus L.). It is used in food products to provide characteristic anise-like flavor notes and is not currently listed as GRAS by the FDA.
Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus L.)
FlavoringTarragon Oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the tarragon plant (Artemisia dracunculus L.), used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a characteristic anise-like, slightly sweet aromatic taste and is commonly employed in culinary applications and food manufacturing.
Tartaric Acid, L
FlavoringL-Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid derived primarily from grapes. It serves multiple functions in food production including flavoring, pH control, and anticaking, and has been designated as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA.
Taurine
FlavoringTaurine (CAS 107-35-7) is a naturally occurring amino acid used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food and beverages. It is produced synthetically for commercial food applications and is commonly found in energy drinks, sports beverages, and functional foods.
Tea Extract (thea Sinensis L.)
FlavoringTea Extract (Thea Sinensis L.) is a concentrated flavoring agent derived from tea leaves, used to impart tea flavor to beverages and food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry and has no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA records.
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.
Terpinolene
FlavoringTerpinolene is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is derived from essential oils and plant sources, providing pine, herbal, and woody flavor notes to various food products.
Terpinyl Acetate
FlavoringTerpinyl acetate is a naturally-derived flavoring compound commonly found in essential oils and used to impart fruity, herbal, and woody notes in food and beverages. It functions as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in the food industry, enhancing taste profiles in various consumer products.
Terpinyl Butyrate
FlavoringTerpinyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from terpenes that provides fruity, herbal, and floral notes in food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring agent in beverages, confections, and other processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
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.
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