Food Additive Database
275 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Pepsin
OtherPepsin is a naturally-occurring enzyme derived from pig stomach lining that breaks down proteins in food. It is used in food processing as a digestive aid and to improve protein hydrolysis in various food products.
Perfluorohexane
OtherPerfluorohexane (PFH) is a synthetic fluorinated organic compound with the CAS number 355-42-0. Its function in food applications remains undetermined, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Perillo
OtherPerillo (CAS 977049-04-9) is a processing aid used in malting and fermentation processes in food production. It has not received FDA GRAS status and is not approved for use in the United States.
Periodic Acid
OtherPeriodic acid (CAS 10450-60-9) is a strong oxidizing agent with the chemical formula HIO₄. Its specific function in food applications remains undocumented in available regulatory and scientific literature.
Petroleum Wax
OtherPetroleum wax is a refined mineral wax derived from crude oil processing, approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance. It functions as a masticatory substance, surface-active agent, and surface-finishing agent in food products, primarily used in chewing gum and as a coating on certain foods.
Petroleum Wax, Synthetic
OtherPetroleum Wax, Synthetic (CAS 977045-73-4) is a man-made wax derived from petroleum hydrocarbons, used in food as a masticatory substance and surface-active agent. It functions primarily in chewing gum and similar products to provide texture and coating properties.
Phenol-formaldehyde, Cross-linked, Tetraethylenepentamine Activated
OtherPhenol-formaldehyde, cross-linked, tetraethylenepentamine activated is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to remove impurities and contaminants during food processing without becoming part of the final food product.
Phenol-formaldehyde, Cross-linked, Triethylenetetramine & Tetraethylenepentamine Activated
OtherPhenol-formaldehyde, Cross-linked, Triethylenetetramine & Tetraethylenepentamine Activated is a synthetic polymer-based processing aid used in food manufacturing. It functions as a specialized additive to assist in food processing operations rather than remaining in the final product.
Phenol-formaldehyde, Cross-linked, Triethylenetetramine Activated
OtherPhenol-formaldehyde, cross-linked, triethylenetetramine activated is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to remove impurities and contaminants during food production without becoming part of the final food product.
Phenol-formaldehyde, Sulfite-modified, Cross-linked
OtherPhenol-formaldehyde, sulfite-modified, cross-linked is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to facilitate production processes rather than remain as an ingredient in the final food product.
Piperazine Dihydrochloride
OtherPiperazine dihydrochloride is a chemical compound that has not been established as a food additive by the FDA. Its specific functions and applications in food products remain undefined, and it is not currently permitted for use in food in the United States.
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