Food Additive Database
2,954 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Benzyl Levulinate
FlavoringBenzyl levulinate is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It is used to provide fruity and other desirable flavor notes in various processed foods and beverages.
Benzyl Mercaptan
FlavoringBenzyl mercaptan is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and sulfurous flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance overall taste profiles in processed foods.
Benzyl Methoxyethyl Acetal
FlavoringBenzyl methoxyethyl acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific aromatic characteristics to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry, contributing to the sensory profile of processed foods.
Benzyl Methyl Sulfide
FlavoringBenzyl methyl sulfide is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and garlic-like aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of processed foods.
Benzyl Nonanoate
FlavoringBenzyl nonanoate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor component to provide fruity or floral notes in various food and beverage applications.
Benzyl Phenylacetate
FlavoringBenzyl phenylacetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and floral aromatic characteristics and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Benzyl Propionate
FlavoringBenzyl propionate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and floral notes and is employed in various processed foods and beverages to enhance or modify taste profiles.
Benzyl Salicylate
FlavoringBenzyl salicylate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products, primarily to impart fruity and floral notes. It occurs naturally in some fruits and plants and is employed in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Benzyl Trans-2-methyl-2-butenoate
FlavoringBenzyl Trans-2-methyl-2-butenoate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It functions as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.
Bergamot, Oil (citrus Aurantium L. Subsp. Bergamia Wright Et Arn.)
FlavoringBergamot oil is an essential oil extracted from the rind of bergamot oranges (Citrus aurantium L. subsp. bergamia), a citrus fruit grown primarily in southern Italy. It is used as a flavoring agent in beverages, confectionery, and other food products to impart a distinctive citrusy, slightly floral taste.
Beta-alanine
FlavoringBeta-alanine (CAS 107-95-9) is a non-essential amino acid used in food products as a flavor enhancer and nutrient supplement. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has generated minimal adverse event reports in food applications.
Beta-angelicalactone
FlavoringBeta-angelicalactone (CAS 591-11-7) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of lactone compounds and is employed to impart specific aromatic characteristics to foods and beverages.
Beta-bourbonene
FlavoringBeta-bourbonene (CAS 5208-59-3) is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene classified as a flavoring agent. It is used in small quantities in food and beverage products to contribute to complex flavor and aroma profiles, particularly in fragrances and flavoring compositions.
Beta-caryophyllene Alcohol
FlavoringBeta-caryophyllene alcohol is a naturally occurring organic compound derived from plant sources, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes spicy, woody, and peppery notes to various food and beverage formulations.
Beta-caryophyllene Oxide
FlavoringBeta-caryophyllene oxide is a naturally occurring organic compound derived from plants, primarily used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It contributes spicy, peppery, and woody aromatic notes to foods and beverages.
Beta-cyclodextrin
FlavoringBeta-cyclodextrin is a naturally occurring cyclic oligosaccharide derived from starch through enzymatic processes. In food, its primary function is as a flavoring agent or adjuvant, as well as a formulation aid. It is widely recognized for its ability to encapsulate various compounds, improving their stability and solubility.
Beta-ionol
FlavoringBeta-ionol is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes woody and amber-like sensory characteristics to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Beta-ionone
FlavoringBeta-ionone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, woody, and floral notes to food and beverages. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA but may be used in some food applications in certain jurisdictions.
Beta-ionone Epoxide
FlavoringBeta-ionone epoxide is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity, floral, and woody taste notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant and is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Beta-ionyl Acetate
FlavoringBeta-ionyl Acetate (CAS 22030-19-9) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and floral taste notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.
Beta-isomethylionone
FlavoringBeta-isomethylionone is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides floral and fruity notes commonly found in processed beverages, confectionery, and baked goods.
Beta-methylphenethyl Alcohol
FlavoringBeta-methylphenethyl alcohol (CAS 1123-85-9) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify the sensory profile of processed foods and beverages.
Beta-myrcene
FlavoringBeta-myrcene is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It contributes herbal, woody, and slightly fruity notes and is commonly derived from essential oils and plant sources.
Beta-naphthyl Anthranilate
FlavoringBeta-naphthyl anthranilate is a synthetic organic compound used 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 regulatory status globally.
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