Food Additive Database
451 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Alpha-acetolactate Decarboxylase Enzyme Preparation From Bacillus Subtilis Recombinant
OtherAlpha-acetolactate decarboxylase is a recombinant enzyme derived from Bacillus subtilis that catalyzes the breakdown of alpha-acetolactate in beer production. It is used primarily in brewing to reduce diacetyl formation and improve beer flavor stability.
Alpha-alkyl-omega-hydroxy-poly(oxyethylene)
OtherAlpha-alkyl-omega-hydroxy-poly(oxyethylene) is a synthetic surfactant compound used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to facilitate various food production processes by modifying surface tension and improving processing efficiency.
Alpha-amylase Enzyme Preparation From Bacillus Stearothermophilus
OtherAlpha-amylase enzyme preparation from Bacillus stearothermophilus is a naturally derived enzyme used in food processing to break down starches into simpler sugars. It is commonly employed in baking, brewing, and starch conversion applications to improve product texture, fermentation, and efficiency.
Alpha-butyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) Poly(oxypropylene)
OtherAlpha-butyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) Poly(oxypropylene) is a synthetic surfactant and antifoaming agent primarily used in industrial boiler water treatment systems. It is not approved for direct food use by the FDA and does not appear in food products intended for human consumption.
Alpha-galactosidase From Morteirella Vinaceae Raffinoseutilizer
OtherAlpha-galactosidase from Mortierella vinaceae is an enzyme derived from a fungal source that breaks down complex sugars (raffinose oligosaccharides) in food. It is used in food processing to reduce flatulence-causing sugars and improve digestibility of certain plant-based foods.
Alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy Poly(oxyethylene) Poly(oxypropylene) Poly(oxyethylene) (15 Mole Minimum) Blocked Copolymer, Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed Oil Polymers
OtherThis is a complex polymeric surface-active agent derived from rapeseed oil, designed to modify surface properties in food applications. It functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in processed foods where oil and water phases need to be maintained.
Alpha-{p-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl}-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)
OtherAlpha-{p-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl}-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), also known as octylphenol ethoxylate, is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier. Its specific function in food applications remains poorly documented in public regulatory databases.
Aluminum Calcium Silicate
OtherAluminum calcium silicate is an inorganic compound used as an anti-caking and anti-clumping agent in food products. It helps maintain the free-flowing properties of powdered and granulated foods by absorbing moisture and preventing particle aggregation.
Amino Tri(methylene Phosphonic Acid), Sodium Salt
OtherAmino Tri(methylene Phosphonic Acid), Sodium Salt (ATMP) is an organophosphonate compound with unclear applications in food processing. Its specific function in food products remains undocumented in available scientific literature.
Aminoglycoside 3'-phosphotransferase Ii
OtherAminoglycoside 3'-phosphotransferase II (APH(3')-II) is an enzyme used in genetic modification of food crops to confer antibiotic resistance as a selectable marker during development. It is not present in final food products intended for consumption.
Aminopeptidase From Lactococcus Lactis
OtherAminopeptidase from Lactococcus lactis is an enzyme derived from a food-grade lactic acid bacterium used to break down proteins in food processing. It functions as a processing aid in dairy and other food applications where protein modification is desired.
Ammonium Acetate
OtherAmmonium acetate (CAS 631-61-8) is an inorganic salt compound formed from ammonia and acetic acid. While not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA, it has industrial and laboratory applications, with its food use function remaining undocumented in regulatory databases.
Ammonium Caseinate
OtherAmmonium caseinate is a food additive derived from casein, a milk protein, that has been granted GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status by the FDA. While its specific function in food applications remains undocumented, it is utilized in various food formulations.
Ammonium Gluconate
OtherAmmonium gluconate (CAS 2554-04-3) is an ammonium salt of gluconic acid. Its specific function in food applications remains poorly documented in available literature, and it is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.
Ammonium Pectinate
OtherAmmonium pectinate is a salt derivative of pectin formed by combining pectin with ammonia. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it has not been established as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Ammonium Persulfate
OtherAmmonium persulfate (APS) is a strong oxidizing agent used as an antimicrobial agent and fumigant in food processing. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has limited applications in food safety contexts.
Amyl Salicylate
OtherAmyl salicylate (CAS 2050-08-0) is an organic compound with a salicylate structure that has been identified in food but lacks a clearly defined functional role in food manufacturing. It is not approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance.
Amyloglucosidase From Rhizopus Niveus
OtherAmyloglucosidase from Rhizopus niveus is an enzyme derived from a fungal source that breaks down starches into simpler sugars. It is used in food processing as a malting and fermenting aid to improve efficiency in beverage and baked good production.
Angelica Seed (angelica Spp.)
OtherAngelica seed refers to seeds from plants of the Angelica genus (Angelica spp.), aromatic botanical materials used in food and beverage applications. While traditionally used as a flavoring agent in some European cuisines and herbal preparations, its specific function in modern food manufacturing remains unclear.
Bacterial Catalase From Micrococcus Lysodeikticus
OtherBacterial Catalase From Micrococcus Lysodeikticus is an enzyme derived from the bacterium Micrococcus lysodeikticus that catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. It is used in food processing as a processing aid to remove residual hydrogen peroxide from food products.
Benzene
OtherBenzene (CAS 71-43-2) is a volatile organic compound and aromatic hydrocarbon. It is not approved for intentional addition to food by the FDA and is not recognized as having a known food additive function.
Beta-caryophyllene Alcohol Acetate
OtherBeta-caryophyllene Alcohol Acetate is a synthetic organic compound with the CAS number 57082-24-3. Its specific function in food applications remains undocumented in available scientific literature, and it is not currently recognized as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Boldus Leaves (peumus Boldus Mol.)
OtherBoldus leaves (Peumus boldus Mol.) are derived from the Chilean boldo tree and have been traditionally used in herbal preparations. Their function as a food additive remains poorly documented, and they are not approved as safe by the FDA.
Bonito, Dried
OtherBonito, Dried is a dehydrated form of bonito fish, a species in the mackerel family. While traditionally used as a food ingredient and flavoring agent in various cuisines, its specific function as a food additive remains undocumented in regulatory databases.
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