Food Additive Database
275 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Cottonseed Flour, Partially Defatted, Cooked
OtherCottonseed flour, partially defatted, cooked is a processed plant-derived ingredient made from cottonseed that has had most of its oil removed and been heat-treated. It functions as a processing aid in food manufacturing and is generally recognized as safe by food scientists, though it is not formally approved as GRAS by the FDA.
Cottonseed Kernels, Glandless, Raw
OtherCottonseed kernels, glandless, raw are the edible inner portions of gossypol-free cottonseed varieties used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. These kernels are utilized primarily for their nutritional content and functional properties in various food applications.
Cottonseed Kernels, Glandless, Roasted
OtherCottonseed kernels, glandless, roasted are processed cottonseed components used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. These kernels come from cotton varieties bred to be free of gossypol, a naturally occurring toxic compound, making them suitable for human consumption.
Coumarone-indene Resins
OtherCoumarone-indene resins are synthetic polymeric compounds derived from coal tar or petroleum that function as processing aids and surface-finishing agents in food manufacturing. These resins are used in food processing equipment and contact surfaces to improve efficiency and product quality, though their direct food contact status remains limited.
Crown Gum
OtherCrown Gum is a natural masticatory substance used as a chewing gum base ingredient. It functions as a gum base component that provides texture and chewability in sugar-free and conventional chewing gum products.
Cyclohexylamine
OtherCyclohexylamine is an organic amine compound historically used as a boiler water additive in food processing equipment to prevent corrosion. It is not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA and does not appear in food products themselves.
Damar Gum (shorea Dipterocarpaceae)
OtherDamar gum is a natural resin derived from Shorea dipterocarpaceae trees native to Southeast Asia. It functions as a processing aid in food manufacturing and has no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA records.
Dehydroacetic Acid
OtherDehydroacetic acid (DHA) is a synthetic antimicrobial compound used to inhibit microbial growth in food products. It functions as a preservative to extend shelf life and maintain food safety by preventing bacterial and fungal contamination.
Di-n-alkyl(c8-c18 From Coconut Oil) Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
OtherDi-n-alkyl(c8-c18 from coconut oil) dimethyl ammonium chloride is a surface-active agent derived from coconut oil used in food processing. It functions as an antimicrobial and cleaning agent in food manufacturing environments and certain food applications.
Diastase From Aspergillus Oryzae
OtherDiastase from Aspergillus oryzae is an enzyme preparation derived from the fungus Aspergillus oryzae that breaks down starches into simpler sugars. It is commonly used in food manufacturing as a processing aid to improve fermentation, enhance flavor development, and increase digestibility in baked goods, beverages, and other processed foods.
Dichlorodifluoromethane
OtherDichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12) is a chlorofluorocarbon compound historically used as a refrigerant and freezing agent in food processing. It has been phased out in most countries due to ozone depletion concerns, though it was never approved as a direct food additive by the FDA.
Diethanolamide Condensate From Soybean Oil Fatty Acids (c16-c18)
OtherDiethanolamide Condensate From Soybean Oil Fatty Acids (C16-C18) is a synthetic surface-active agent derived from soybean oil components. It is used in food processing to modify surface properties and improve product texture and stability.
Diethanolamide Condensate From Stripped Coconut Oil Fatty Acids(c10-c18)
OtherDiethanolamide Condensate From Stripped Coconut Oil Fatty Acids is a synthetic surface-active agent derived from coconut oil fatty acids. It functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in food products, helping to blend ingredients that would otherwise separate.
Diethylaminoethanol
OtherDiethylaminoethanol (DEAE) is an organic compound primarily used as a boiler water additive in industrial food processing equipment rather than as a direct food ingredient. It functions to prevent corrosion and scale buildup in steam generation systems used in food manufacturing facilities.
Diethylene Glycol Distearate
OtherDiethylene glycol distearate (CAS 109-30-8) is a synthetic compound derived from diethylene glycol and stearic acid. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Diethylenetriamine
OtherDiethylenetriamine is an organic compound used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to modify or enhance food processing conditions rather than remaining as a final ingredient in the finished product.
Diethylenetriamine Crosslinked With Epichlorohydrin
OtherDiethylenetriamine crosslinked with epichlorohydrin is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to remove impurities and contaminants during food production but does not remain in the final food product.
Dimethyl Dialkyl Ammonium Chloride
OtherDimethyl Dialkyl Ammonium Chloride (DDAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a flour treating agent to improve dough handling properties and bread quality. It functions as an oxidizing agent that strengthens gluten networks during flour processing.
Dimethyl Dicarbonate
OtherDimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC) is a antimicrobial agent used primarily to preserve beverages by reducing microbial contamination. It rapidly hydrolyzes in aqueous solutions and does not leave residues in final products.
Dimethylamine
OtherDimethylamine is a simple organic compound with the chemical formula C₂H₇N. Its function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Dimethylamine-epichlorohydrin Copolymer
OtherDimethylamine-epichlorohydrin copolymer is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to improve processing efficiency and product quality during production, but is not intended to remain in the final food product.
Dimethylethanolamine
OtherDimethylethanolamine (DMAE) is a small organic compound with the chemical formula C4H11NO. While its specific function in food applications remains unclear, it has been studied in various industrial and pharmaceutical contexts.
Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate
OtherDisodium ethylenebisdithiocarbamate is a dithiocarbamate compound used as an antimicrobial agent in food preservation. It functions by inhibiting microbial growth and is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA in the United States.
Dl-limonene
OtherDL-limonene is a naturally occurring terpene compound found in citrus fruits and other plants. While commonly used in flavoring, fragrance, and industrial applications, its specific function as a food additive remains unclear.
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