Food Additive Database
2,954 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Jasmine, Absolute (jasminum Spp.)
FlavoringJasmine Absolute is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from jasmine flowers (Jasminum species) used to impart floral notes to food and beverages. It functions as a flavoring agent in various food products and is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA.
Jasmine, Concrete (jasminum Spp.)
FlavoringJasmine concrete is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from jasmine flowers (Jasminum spp.) through solvent extraction. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to impart jasmine's characteristic floral notes to various food and beverage products.
Jasmine, Oil (jasminum Grandiflorum L.)
FlavoringJasmine oil (Jasminum grandiflorum L.) is a natural essential oil extracted from jasmine flowers, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts floral, sweet aromatic notes to various food products and is primarily utilized in the fragrance and flavor industries.
Jasmine, Spiritus (jasminum Grandiflorum L.)
FlavoringJasmine, Spiritus is a flavoring agent derived from jasmine flowers (Jasminum grandiflorum L.), used to impart floral notes to food and beverages. It is not currently approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA, though no adverse events or recalls have been associated with its use.
Jasmone, Cis-
FlavoringCis-jasmone (CAS 488-10-8) is a naturally occurring organic compound belonging to the jasmonate family of plant hormones. It is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry to impart jasmine and floral notes to beverages, confections, and other food products.
Juniper (berries) (juniperus Communis L.)
FlavoringJuniper berries are the dried fruit of Juniperus communis L., a plant native to the Northern Hemisphere. This ingredient functions as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, imparting a distinctive piney, slightly bitter taste commonly associated with gin and other spirits.
Juniper Oil (juniperus Communis L.)
FlavoringJuniper oil is an essential oil extracted from the berries and needles of Juniperus communis L., a plant native to Europe and Asia. It is used primarily as a flavoring agent in beverages, spirits, and food products, valued for its characteristic spicy, woody taste.
Juniper, Extract (juniperus Communis L.)
FlavoringJuniper extract (Juniperus communis L.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from juniper berries and plant material. It is used primarily to impart juniper flavor to beverages, particularly gin and other spirits, as well as some food products.
Kelp
FlavoringKelp is a natural seaweed-derived flavoring agent used to enhance umami and savory notes in food products. It is commonly derived from brown algae species and functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various culinary applications.
Kola Nut, Extract (cola Acuminata Schott Et Endl.)
FlavoringKola Nut Extract is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from the kola nut (Cola acuminata), a tropical plant native to West Africa. It is used in the food and beverage industry primarily to impart a characteristic cola-like flavor to various products.
L-8-p-menthene-1,2-epoxide
FlavoringL-8-p-menthene-1,2-epoxide is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from menthene chemistry. It is used in food and beverage products to impart minty and cooling sensory characteristics.
L-alanyl-l-glutamine
FlavoringL-alanyl-l-glutamine is a dipeptide composed of the amino acids alanine and glutamine, used as a flavoring agent or flavor enhancer in food products. It is not currently approved by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) but has no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA databases.
L-arabinose
FlavoringL-arabinose is a naturally occurring pentose sugar used as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food products. It is derived from plant sources and functions to improve taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.
L-asparagine
FlavoringL-asparagine is a naturally occurring amino acid used in food manufacturing as a flavor enhancer and nutrient supplement. It is commonly added to processed foods, beverages, and nutritional products to improve taste profiles and provide amino acid supplementation.
L-aspartic Acid
FlavoringL-aspartic acid is a naturally occurring amino acid used in food as a flavor enhancer and nutrient supplement. It is a component of aspartame and other sweetening systems, contributing to taste profiles in various food and beverage products.
L-bornyl Acetate
FlavoringL-bornyl acetate is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes a woody, camphoraceous aroma and is employed to enhance the sensory profile of various food and beverage applications.
L-cysteine
FlavoringL-cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid widely used in the food industry for multiple functional roles. It primarily acts as a dough strengthener and flour treating agent, improving dough workability in baked goods by modifying gluten. Additionally, it serves as a flavor enhancer, contributing to savory notes, and can be utilized as a nutrient supplement.
L-cysteine Monohydrochloride
FlavoringL-cysteine monohydrochloride is an amino acid derivative used in food production as a dough conditioner, flavor enhancer, and nutrient supplement. It strengthens gluten networks in baked goods and is commonly added to commercial bread and flour products.
L-cystine
FlavoringL-cystine is a naturally occurring amino acid used in food manufacturing as a dough strengthener, flavor enhancer, and nutrient supplement. It functions by improving gluten structure in baked goods and enhancing umami taste profiles in various food products.
L-fenchone
FlavoringL-fenchone is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a flavoring agent. It is derived from fennel and other botanical sources, and is used in the food industry to provide characteristic aromatic and taste properties to various food products.
L-glutamic Acid
FlavoringL-glutamic acid is a naturally occurring amino acid used as a flavoring agent, nutrient supplement, and pH control agent in food products. It is the parent compound of monosodium glutamate (MSG) and contributes umami taste characteristics to foods.
L-glutamine
FlavoringL-glutamine is a naturally occurring amino acid used in food as a flavor enhancer and nutrient supplement. It functions to improve taste profiles and provide amino acid supplementation in various food and beverage products.
L-histidine
FlavoringL-histidine is a naturally occurring amino acid used in food as a flavor enhancer, flavoring agent, and nutrient supplement. It contributes to umami taste perception and is found in protein-rich foods, also being produced synthetically for food fortification applications.
L-isoleucine
FlavoringL-isoleucine is a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) used as a flavoring agent and nutrient supplement in food products. It is one of nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize and must obtain from dietary sources.
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