Food Additive Database
2,954 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
5-hexenol
Flavoring5-hexenol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, confections, and processed foods, though it is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA.
5-hexenyl Isothiocyanate
Flavoring5-hexenyl isothiocyanate is a naturally-derived flavoring compound belonging to the isothiocyanate family, which includes compounds found in cruciferous vegetables. It is used as a flavoring agent to impart pungent, spicy, or mustard-like taste characteristics to food products.
5-hydroxy-2,4-decadienoic Acid Delta-lactone
Flavoring5-hydroxy-2,4-decadienoic acid delta-lactone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart creamy, buttery, and dairy-like taste notes in food products. This lactone is employed in small quantities as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods.
5-hydroxy-2-decenoic Acid Delta-lactone
Flavoring5-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid delta-lactone is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or product recalls associated with its use.
5-hydroxy-2-dodecenoic Acid Lactone
Flavoring5-hydroxy-2-dodecenoic acid lactone is a naturally-derived 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, though no adverse events or recalls have been associated with its use.
5-hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic Acid Delta-lactone
Flavoring5-hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic Acid Delta-lactone (also known as mapleine or maple lactone) is a naturally-derived flavoring compound that imparts maple and creamy notes to food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring agent in beverages, dairy products, and confectionery items.
5-hydroxy-4-octanone
Flavoring5-hydroxy-4-octanone (CAS 496-77-5) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions to impart or enhance flavor characteristics in various food and beverage applications.
5-hydroxy-7-decenoic Acid Delta-lactone
Flavoring5-hydroxy-7-decenoic acid delta-lactone is a naturally-derived flavoring compound used to impart fruity, creamy, and coconut-like notes in food products. This lactone functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.
5-hydroxy-8-undecenoic Acid Delta-lactone
Flavoring5-hydroxy-8-undecenoic acid delta-lactone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart creamy, fruity, and buttery notes in food products. This lactone derivative functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.
5-hydroxyundecanoic Acid Lactone
Flavoring5-hydroxyundecanoic acid lactone is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, creamy, and coconut-like sensory notes to various food and beverage applications.
5-isopropenyl-2-methyl-2-vinyltetrahydrofuran
Flavoring5-isopropenyl-2-methyl-2-vinyltetrahydrofuran is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide fruity and woody aromatic notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance taste and aroma profiles in processed foods.
5-isopropyl-2,6-diethyl-2-methyltetrahydro-2h-pyran
Flavoring5-isopropyl-2,6-diethyl-2-methyltetrahydro-2h-pyran is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific aromatic and taste characteristics to food products. This organic molecule belongs to the pyran chemical family and functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in processed foods.
5-methyl-2,3-hexanedione
Flavoring5-methyl-2,3-hexanedione is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It contributes fruity, buttery, and caramel-like sensory notes to various processed foods and beverages.
5-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal
Flavoring5-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal is a synthetic flavoring compound containing sulfur-based chemical structures. It is used in the food industry to impart or enhance specific aromatic and taste characteristics in processed foods and beverages.
5-methyl-2-hepten-4-one
Flavoring5-methyl-2-hepten-4-one is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and herbaceous notes in food products. This organic ketone is employed in small quantities as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages.
5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal
Flavoring5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It is not approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the FDA but has generated no reported adverse events or recalls.
5-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde
Flavoring5-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the thiophene chemical family and is employed to impart specific aromatic characteristics to beverages, confections, and other food items.
5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone
Flavoring5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone (also known as strawberry furanone) is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent to impart fruity, strawberry-like notes in food and beverages. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA but is used in some food applications.
5-methyl-3-hexen-2-one
Flavoring5-methyl-3-hexen-2-one is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
5-methyl-5-hexen-2-one
Flavoring5-methyl-5-hexen-2-one (CAS 3240-09-3) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA, though no adverse events or recalls have been reported.
5-methylfurfural
Flavoring5-methylfurfural is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It imparts roasted, caramel-like notes and is produced through thermal processing of sugars and other carbohydrates.
5-methylfurfuryl Alcohol
Flavoring5-methylfurfuryl alcohol (CAS 3857-25-8) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, though it has generated no reported adverse events or recalls in the United States.
5-methylfurfurylmercaptan
Flavoring5-methylfurfurylmercaptan (CAS 59303-05-8) is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and roasted notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the flavor profile of processed foods.
5-methylhexanoic Acid
Flavoring5-methylhexanoic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of branched-chain carboxylic acids and is employed to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics in various food and beverage formulations.
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