Food Additive Database
2,954 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Lactic Acid
FlavoringLactic acid (CAS 50-21-5) is an organic acid naturally produced through bacterial fermentation and commonly used in food production. It functions as a preservative, flavor enhancer, pH control agent, and antimicrobial compound across diverse food applications.
Lactose
FlavoringLactose is a naturally occurring disaccharide sugar found in milk, composed of glucose and galactose. In food manufacturing, it serves multiple functions including sweetening, flavor enhancement, and as a processing aid in various products.
Laurel Berries (laurus Nobilis L.)
FlavoringLaurel berries are the dried fruits of the bay laurel plant (Laurus nobilis L.), used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. They provide a distinctive warm, slightly bitter, and aromatic flavor characteristic of Mediterranean cuisine.
Lauric Acid
FlavoringLauric acid is a saturated fatty acid naturally found in coconut oil, palm oil, and dairy products. In food manufacturing, it functions as a flavoring agent, flavor enhancer, and lubricant or release agent in various processed foods.
Lauric Aldehyde
FlavoringLauric aldehyde (CAS 112-54-9) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a naturally occurring aldehyde that contributes sweet and fatty aromatic notes to various food and beverage formulations.
Lauryl Acetate
FlavoringLauryl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from lauric acid and acetic acid. It is used in food manufacturing to provide fruity and waxy flavor notes in various processed foods and beverages.
Lauryl Alcohol
FlavoringLauryl alcohol (CAS 112-53-8) is a fatty alcohol derived from natural sources or synthetic production, used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contributes to flavor profiles and product texture in various food applications.
Lavandin, Oil
FlavoringLavandin oil (CAS 8022-15-9) is a volatile essential oil extracted from lavandin plants, a hybrid between true lavender and spike lavender. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products to impart floral, herbal notes.
Lavender (lavandula Officinalis Chaix)
FlavoringLavender (Lavandula officinalis Chaix) is a flowering plant extract used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a distinctive floral, slightly sweet taste and aroma to beverages, confections, and baked goods.
Lavender, Absolute (lavandula Officinalis Chaix)
FlavoringLavender Absolute is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from lavender flowers (Lavandula officinalis Chaix), used to impart lavender flavor and aroma to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent in culinary applications, particularly in confectionery, beverages, and specialty food items.
Lavender, Concrete (lavandula Officinalis Chaix)
FlavoringLavender concrete is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from lavender flowers (Lavandula officinalis Chaix), obtained through solvent extraction. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products to impart lavender's characteristic aromatic and taste profile.
Lavender, Oil (lavandula Officinalis Chaix)
FlavoringLavender oil (Lavandula officinalis Chaix) is an essential oil extracted from lavender flowers, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a distinctive floral, slightly sweet taste and aroma to various culinary applications.
Lavender, Spike (lavandula Latifolia Bill.)
FlavoringSpike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) is an essential oil and flavoring agent derived from a Mediterranean herb species. It is used in food and beverage products to impart herbal, floral, and slightly camphoraceous flavor notes.
Lavender, Spike, Oil (lavandula Spp.)
FlavoringLavender spike oil (Lavandula spp., CAS 8016-78-2) is an essential oil derived from lavender plants used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts characteristic floral and herbal notes to various food products and is recognized for its aromatic properties in culinary applications.
Leek Oil
FlavoringLeek oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from leeks (Allium ampeloprasum), composed of volatile compounds that provide the characteristic pungent onion-like taste. It is used in food manufacturing to enhance savory flavors in processed foods, seasonings, and culinary products.
Lemon Essence
FlavoringLemon Essence is a flavoring agent derived from lemon that provides characteristic citrus taste and aroma to food and beverage products. It is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and contains no reported adverse events or recalls.
Lemon Grass, Oil (cymbopogon Citratus Dc. And Cymbopogon Flexuosusstapf)
FlavoringLemongrass oil (Cymbopogon citratus and Cymbopogon flexuosus) is a natural essential oil extracted from lemongrass plants, commonly used as a flavoring agent in beverages, confectionery, and food products. It imparts a fresh, citrus-like flavor and aroma to foods and beverages.
Lemon Peel Extract
FlavoringLemon peel extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from lemon peel that provides citrus taste and aroma to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify the taste profile of processed foods.
Lemon Peel Granules
FlavoringLemon peel granules are dried, ground particles of lemon peel used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. They provide authentic lemon flavor and aroma to beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and other food applications.
Lemon Verbena, Oil (lippia Citriodora)
FlavoringLemon verbena oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the Lippia citriodora plant, characterized by its strong lemon-like aroma and taste. It is used in food and beverage applications to provide citrus flavoring without adding actual lemon juice or synthetic flavor compounds.
Lemon, Extract (citrus Limon (l.) Burm. F.)
FlavoringLemon extract is a flavoring agent derived from the lemon fruit (Citrus limon) that provides characteristic lemon taste and aroma to food products. It is commonly used in beverages, baked goods, confections, and other food applications to enhance or provide lemon flavoring.
Lemon, Oil (citrus Limon (l.) Burm. F.)
FlavoringLemon oil is a natural flavoring agent extracted from lemon fruit (Citrus limon) through cold pressing or distillation. It is widely used in the food industry to impart lemon flavor to beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and other food products.
Lemon, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Limon (l.) Burm. F.)
FlavoringLemon, Oil, Terpeneless is a flavoring agent derived from lemon oil (Citrus limon) with volatile terpenes removed through processing. It is used in food and beverage manufacturing to provide concentrated lemon flavor without the aromatic compounds that can oxidize or degrade during storage.
Lemon-verbena (lippia Citriodora Hbk.)
FlavoringLemon-verbena (Lippia citriodora) is a natural flavoring agent derived from a perennial shrub known for its intensely lemon-scented leaves. It is used in food and beverage applications to impart citrus and herbal flavor notes.
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