Food Additive Database
451 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Sodium Hydrosulfite
OtherSodium hydrosulfite (also known as sodium dithionite) is a reducing agent occasionally used in food processing. Its specific functions in food applications remain poorly documented in publicly available literature.
Sodium Metasilicate
OtherSodium metasilicate (CAS 6834-92-0) is an inorganic compound composed of sodium and silicate. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Sodium N-alkylbenzenesulfonate
OtherSodium N-alkylbenzenesulfonate (SNABS) is a synthetic surfactant compound used as a washing and surface removal agent in food processing. It functions to remove residues and contaminants from food contact surfaces and equipment during industrial cleaning operations.
Sodium Pectinate
OtherSodium pectinate is a sodium salt derivative of pectin, a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in plant cell walls. It functions as a gelling and thickening agent in food formulations, though its specific applications in commercial products remain limited.
Sodium Polymethacrylate
OtherSodium polymethacrylate is a synthetic polymer used as a boiler water additive in food processing equipment to prevent scale and corrosion. It is not directly added to food but functions as a processing aid in industrial water treatment systems used in food manufacturing.
Sodium Sorbate
OtherSodium sorbate is the sodium salt of sorbic acid, an antimicrobial preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeasts, and some bacteria in food products. It is widely used in the food industry to extend shelf life and maintain product safety.
Sodium Sulfide
OtherSodium sulfide (Na2S) is an inorganic chemical compound primarily used in industrial applications rather than food production. Its specific function in food, if any, remains unclear and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Sodium Taurocholate
OtherSodium taurocholate is a bile salt derivative composed of the amino acid taurine conjugated with cholic acid. While primarily used in pharmaceutical and research applications, its function as a food additive remains undefined in current food industry practices.
Sodium Zinc Metasilicate
OtherSodium Zinc Metasilicate (CAS 90268-03-4) is an inorganic compound containing sodium, zinc, and silicate components. Its specific function in food applications remains undefined in available regulatory and scientific literature.
Sorbose
OtherSorbose is a six-carbon ketose sugar that occurs naturally in some fruits and can be produced through bacterial fermentation. Its specific function in food applications remains undocumented in regulatory databases, and it is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Soya Fatty Acid Amine, Ethoxylated
OtherSoya Fatty Acid Amine, Ethoxylated (CAS 61791-24-0) is a synthetic compound derived from soybean fatty acids with ethylene oxide modification. Its specific function in food applications remains undocumented, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Sperm Oil
OtherSperm oil is a natural oil derived from the head cavities of sperm whales, historically used as a surface-finishing agent in food processing. This additive is no longer commonly used in modern food production due to conservation concerns and the availability of synthetic alternatives.
Sperm Oil, Hydrogenated
OtherSperm oil, hydrogenated is a processed marine-derived oil that has been chemically modified through hydrogenation. Its specific function in food applications remains undocumented in available regulatory databases.
St. Johnswort Leaves, Flowers And Caulis (hypericum Perforatuml.)
OtherSt. Johnswort (Hypericum perforatum) is a botanical ingredient derived from the leaves, flowers, and stems of the St. Johnswort plant. Its function in food products is not clearly defined, and it is not approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance for food use.
Stannic Chloride
OtherStannic chloride (tin(IV) chloride) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula SnCl₄. Its function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Starch, Acid Modified
OtherStarch, Acid Modified is a chemically altered starch produced by treating native starch with acid to hydrolyze some of its glycosidic bonds. It is used in food manufacturing as a thickening, stabilizing, or texturizing agent, though its specific function in individual products may vary.
Starch, Alpha-amylase Modified
OtherStarch, Alpha-amylase Modified is an enzymatically modified starch created by treating starch with alpha-amylase enzymes. Its specific function in food applications remains undocumented in available regulatory databases, though modified starches are typically used as thickeners, stabilizers, or texture modifiers in processed foods.
Starch, Bleached
OtherBleached starch is a chemically treated form of starch that has undergone bleaching processes to achieve desired whiteness and functional properties. Its specific applications in food manufacturing remain poorly documented, though it may be used as a thickening or texturizing agent in processed foods.
Starch, Food, Modified: Acetylated Distarch Oxypropanol
OtherAcetylated Distarch Oxypropanol is a chemically modified starch derived from food-grade starch sources. It functions as a food additive, though its specific applications in commercial food products remain limited and not well-documented in publicly available databases.
Starch, Food, Modified: Beta-amylase Modified Starch
OtherBeta-amylase modified starch is a chemically altered starch derived from plant sources, modified using the enzyme beta-amylase to change its functional properties. Its specific applications in food remain poorly documented in available scientific literature.
Starch, Food, Modified: Beta-amylase Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
OtherBeta-amylase Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate is a chemically modified starch derived from natural starch sources through enzymatic and chemical treatment. It functions as a food ingredient, though its specific applications in commercial food products remain limited and not widely documented in public databases.
Starch, Food, Modified: Isoamylase Modified Starch
OtherIsoamylase Modified Starch is a chemically modified food starch created through enzymatic treatment with isoamylase, an enzyme that alters starch's molecular structure. Its specific functional properties and primary applications in food manufacturing remain poorly documented in publicly available scientific literature.
Starch, Food, Modified: Pullulanase Modified Starch
OtherPullulanase modified starch is an enzyme-modified food starch created through treatment with pullulanase enzyme. It functions as a processing aid in food manufacturing to alter starch properties and improve texture and consistency in various food products.
Starch, Food, Modified:glucoamylase Modified Starch
OtherGlucoamylase Modified Starch is a chemically modified food starch created through enzymatic treatment with glucoamylase enzyme. Its primary function in food applications remains largely undocumented in available scientific literature, though modified starches are generally used as thickeners, stabilizers, or texture modifiers in processed foods.
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