Food Additive Database
29 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Alpha-tocopherol Acid Succinate
NutrientAlpha-tocopherol acid succinate is a synthetic form of vitamin E used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages. It functions as an antioxidant and nutritional fortification ingredient to enhance the vitamin E content of processed foods.
Aluminum Nicotinate
NutrientAluminum nicotinate is a mineral-nutrient complex combining aluminum with niacin (vitamin B3). It is used as a nutritional supplement in food and beverage products to provide bioavailable niacin for human health.
Calcium Fumarate
NutrientCalcium fumarate is a nutrient supplement derived from fumaric acid and calcium that serves as a source of dietary calcium. It is used in food products to fortify or supplement calcium content and support nutritional requirements.
Calcium Pantothenate, Calcium Chloride Double Salt
NutrientCalcium pantothenate calcium chloride double salt is a nutrient supplement form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) combined with calcium chloride. It is used to fortify foods and beverages with this essential B vitamin, supporting energy metabolism and other physiological functions.
Copper Gluconate
NutrientCopper gluconate is an organic compound combining copper with gluconic acid, used as a nutrient supplement and synergist in food products. It provides bioavailable copper, an essential trace mineral required for various metabolic functions in the human body.
D-gluconic Acid
NutrientD-gluconic acid is an organic acid derived from the oxidation of glucose, commonly used as a nutrient supplement and pH regulator in food products. It provides a source of gluconic acid, which can be metabolized by the body, and is generally recognized as safe by scientific consensus despite lacking formal FDA GRAS status.
D-pantothenamide
NutrientD-pantothenamide is a form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages. It serves as a precursor to coenzyme A, which is essential for cellular energy metabolism and various biochemical processes in the human body.
Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown
NutrientFerric Ammonium Citrate, Brown is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in food products to fortify foods with bioavailable iron. It provides an essential mineral necessary for oxygen transport and metabolic function in the human body.
Ferric Peptonate
NutrientFerric peptonate is an iron-containing nutrient supplement formed by binding iron to peptides (small protein fragments). It is used in fortified foods and beverages to increase dietary iron content and address nutritional deficiencies.
Ferrous Peptonate
NutrientFerrous peptonate is an iron-based nutrient supplement formed by combining ferrous (iron II) compounds with peptides or amino acids. It is used in fortified foods and beverages to increase bioavailable iron content for nutritional enhancement.
Fish Protein Concentrate, Whole
NutrientFish Protein Concentrate, Whole is a nutrient-derived ingredient made from processed whole fish that serves as a protein supplement in food products. It is used to enhance the nutritional profile of foods by increasing protein content and is not currently designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Fish Protein Isolate
NutrientFish Protein Isolate is a concentrated protein ingredient derived from fish through mechanical and enzymatic processing. It functions as a nutrient supplement in food and beverage products to enhance protein content and nutritional value.
Folic Acid
NutrientFolic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B-vitamin essential for DNA synthesis and cell division. It is widely used as a nutrient supplement in fortified foods and dietary supplements to prevent nutritional deficiencies.
Gluten, Gum
NutrientGluten Gum is a nutrient supplement derived from gluten that functions as a thickening and stabilizing agent in food products. It provides protein and is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Iron-choline Citrate Complex
NutrientIron-choline citrate complex is an organic compound combining iron, choline, and citric acid that functions as a nutrient supplement in food and beverage products. It is used to fortify foods with bioavailable iron and choline, essential nutrients for human health and metabolic function.
L-alanine
NutrientL-alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages. It serves as a building block for proteins and is added to products to enhance nutritional value, particularly in sports nutrition and medical foods.
L-arginine
NutrientL-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverage products. It plays important roles in protein synthesis, immune function, and nitric oxide production in the body.
L-carnitine
NutrientL-carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative found in animal products and synthesized in the human body. It is used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to support energy metabolism and cellular function.
L-lysine
NutrientL-lysine is an essential amino acid used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to enhance protein content and nutritional value. It is naturally found in protein-containing foods and is added to fortified products to increase their amino acid profile.
Lactalbumin
NutrientLactalbumin is a milk protein derived from whey that functions as a nutrient supplement and formulation aid in food products. It is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and contains no reported adverse events or recalls.
Magnesium Fumarate
NutrientMagnesium fumarate is a magnesium salt of fumaric acid used as a nutrient supplement in food products. It provides bioavailable magnesium, an essential mineral important for numerous physiological functions including muscle and nerve function.
Manganese Chloride
NutrientManganese chloride is an inorganic salt form of manganese, an essential trace mineral. It is used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to address manganese deficiency, though its use in foods is limited and not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA.
Manganese Sulfate
NutrientManganese sulfate is an inorganic salt form of manganese used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages. It provides bioavailable manganese, an essential trace mineral required for bone development, metabolism, and antioxidant enzyme function.
Manganous Oxide
NutrientManganous oxide (MnO) is an inorganic manganese compound used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to provide bioavailable manganese, an essential trace mineral. It functions as a dietary source of manganese, which supports bone development, metabolic function, and antioxidant enzyme systems in the body.
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