Food Additive Database
2,954 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Benzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
FlavoringBenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal (CAS 1125-88-8) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It functions to provide or modify flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.
Benzaldehyde Glyceryl Acetal
FlavoringBenzaldehyde glyceryl acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from benzaldehyde and glycerol. It is used in food products to provide almond-like and cherry-like flavor notes.
Benzaldehyde Propylene Glycol Acetal
FlavoringBenzaldehyde Propylene Glycol Acetal (CAS 2568-25-4) is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart almond and cherry flavors in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various beverages, baked goods, and confectionery items.
Benzenethiol
FlavoringBenzenethiol is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It imparts a characteristic sulfurous or meaty aroma and is employed in small quantities to enhance savory food flavors.
Benzoic Acid
FlavoringBenzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound used in food preservation to inhibit microbial growth and extend shelf life. It functions as an antimicrobial agent, flavoring adjuvant, and pH control agent in a wide range of food and beverage products.
Benzoin
FlavoringBenzoin (CAS 119-53-9) is an organic compound derived from benzoin resin that functions as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited use in modern food applications.
Benzoin, Resin (styrax Spp.)
FlavoringBenzoin resin is a natural balsamic resin derived from styrax trees, used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It imparts vanilla-like and sweet aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other food applications.
Benzophenone
FlavoringBenzophenone (CAS 119-61-9) is an aromatic ketone compound used as a flavoring agent or flavoring adjuvant in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status, limiting its use in the United States.
Benzothiazole
FlavoringBenzothiazole is an organic compound classified as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer used in the food industry. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has limited regulatory acceptance for direct food use in most jurisdictions.
Benzyl 2,3-dimethylcrotonate
FlavoringBenzyl 2,3-dimethylcrotonate (CAS 7492-69-5) 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 no adverse events or recalls have been reported.
Benzyl Acetate
FlavoringBenzyl acetate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in many fruits and is valued in the food industry for imparting fruity, floral notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Benzyl Acetoacetate
FlavoringBenzyl acetoacetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in the food industry. It contributes fruity and sweet aromatic notes to food and beverage products.
Benzyl Alcohol
FlavoringBenzyl alcohol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and solvent in food and beverage products. It occurs naturally in many fruits and fermented foods, and serves primarily to enhance flavor profiles and improve product stability in formulations.
Benzyl Benzoate
FlavoringBenzyl benzoate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and solvent in food applications. It contributes fruity and aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods while also serving as a vehicle for other flavor compounds.
Benzyl Butyl Ether
FlavoringBenzyl Butyl Ether (CAS 588-67-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste and aroma profiles in various food applications.
Benzyl Butyrate
FlavoringBenzyl butyrate is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, apple-like aroma characteristics and is commonly utilized in beverages, confectionery, and processed foods to enhance flavor profiles.
Benzyl Cinnamate
FlavoringBenzyl cinnamate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in some plants and is synthesized for use in beverages, confectionery, and other food applications to provide sweet, fruity, and spice-like flavor notes.
Benzyl Disulfide
FlavoringBenzyl disulfide is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not FDA GRAS-approved and is rarely used in commercial food applications, with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Benzyl Ethyl Ether
FlavoringBenzyl ethyl ether (CAS 539-30-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent 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 use.
Benzyl Formate
FlavoringBenzyl formate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and floral notes and is employed to enhance or create specific taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Benzyl Hexanoate
FlavoringBenzyl hexanoate is an ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, berry-like aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods and beverages.
Benzyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringBenzyl isobutyrate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, berry-like aromatic notes and is employed in beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods to enhance flavor profiles.
Benzyl Isothiocyanate
FlavoringBenzyl isothiocyanate is an organic compound with a pungent, mustard-like flavor derived from cruciferous vegetables. It functions as a flavoring agent in food products, contributing characteristic sharp tastes and aromas to various culinary applications.
Benzyl Isovalerate
FlavoringBenzyl isovalerate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, apple-like notes and is employed in beverages, confections, and other processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
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