Food Additive Database
2,898 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 2545–2568 of 2,898 additives
Monomenthyl Glutarate, L-
FlavoringL-Monomenthyl Glutarate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from glutamic acid and menthol. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to provide mint-related sensory characteristics to food products.
Monomenthyl Succinate
FlavoringMonomenthyl succinate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from menthol and succinic acid. It is used in food products to provide mint and cooling flavor characteristics, functioning as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food and beverage applications.
Montan Wax Fatty Acids, Oxidatively Refined, Polyhydric Alcohol Diesters
OtherMontan Wax Fatty Acids, Oxidatively Refined, Polyhydric Alcohol Diesters is a surface-finishing agent derived from Montan wax (a fossil wax). It is used in food processing to provide protective coatings and improve the appearance of food products.
Morpholine
OtherMorpholine is an organic compound used as a boiler water additive in 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.
Morpholine, Fatty Acid Salts
OtherMorpholine, Fatty Acid Salts is a synthetic compound formed by combining morpholine with fatty acids, used as a surface-finishing agent in food processing. It functions to improve the texture and appearance of food surfaces during manufacturing.
Mountain Maple (acer Spicatum Lam.)
FlavoringMountain maple (Acer spicatum Lam.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the mountain maple tree. It is used in food products to impart maple and woody flavor notes, though it has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.
Mountain Maple Bark (acer Spicatum Lam.)
FlavoringMountain Maple Bark (Acer spicatum Lam.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the bark of the mountain maple tree. It is used in food products to impart maple and woody flavor characteristics.
Mountain Maple, Extract Solid (acer Spicatum Lam.)
FlavoringMountain maple extract solid is a flavoring agent derived from mountain maple (Acer spicatum Lam.), a North American tree species. It is used in the food industry to impart maple and woody flavor notes to various food products.
Mullein Flowers (verbascum Spp.)
FlavoringMullein flowers (Verbascum spp.) are botanical flavoring agents derived from the mullein plant, traditionally used in herbal preparations. In food applications, they function as natural flavoring agents or flavor adjuvants to impart herbaceous and slightly sweet notes to beverages and food products.
Mushroom Oil, Distilled
FlavoringMushroom Oil, Distilled (CAS 68917-13-5) is a flavoring agent derived from mushroom sources through distillation. It is used in food products to impart mushroom flavor characteristics and is not currently designated as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Musk Ambrette--nlfg
FlavoringMusk Ambrette (CAS 83-66-9) is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of polycyclic musks and is employed to impart musky, ambery flavor notes in various food and beverage applications.
Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus L.)
FlavoringMusk Tonquin is a natural flavoring agent derived from the musk deer (Moschus moschiferus L.), traditionally used to add musky, animalic notes to food and beverages. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in very small quantities to enhance or modify taste profiles in specialty food applications.
Musk, Ketone
FlavoringMusk Ketone (CAS 81-14-1) is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts musky, woody aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Mustard Flour
ColorantMustard flour is a finely ground powder derived from mustard seeds, used in food manufacturing as a natural colorant, flavoring agent, and texture modifier. It serves multiple functions in processed foods while providing characteristic mustard flavor and color enhancement.
Mustard, Brown, Extract (brassica Spp.)
FlavoringBrown mustard extract (Brassica spp.) is a concentrated flavoring ingredient derived from brown mustard seeds, used to impart mustard flavor to food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in processed foods where authentic mustard taste is desired without using whole mustard seeds.
Mustard, Oriental
FlavoringOriental mustard is a flavoring agent derived from mustard plant sources, used to impart distinctive spicy and pungent flavoring characteristics to food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various culinary applications, contributing both taste and aroma to prepared foods.
Mustard, Yellow, Extract (brassica Spp.)
FlavoringYellow mustard extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from mustard seeds (Brassica species) that imparts characteristic pungent, tangy flavor notes to food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring adjuvant in various processed foods and condiments.
Myrcenyl Methyl Ether
FlavoringMyrcenyl methyl ether (CAS 24202-00-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart herbal and fruity taste notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in small quantities to enhance or modify the sensory profile of foods.
Myricitrin
FlavoringMyricitrin is a naturally occurring flavonoid compound derived from plant sources, primarily used as a flavoring agent or flavoring adjuvant in food products. It contributes to the taste profile of foods and beverages while being obtained from natural botanical origins.
Myristaldehyde
FlavoringMyristaldehyde (CAS 124-25-4) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the aldehyde class of flavor compounds and is employed to impart specific aromatic characteristics in various food and beverage applications.
Myristic Acid
FlavoringMyristic acid is a naturally occurring saturated fatty acid found in coconut oil, palm oil, and dairy products. In food manufacturing, it functions as a flavoring agent, lubricant, and surface-active agent to enhance taste and improve product texture and processing.
Myristyl Alcohol
LubricantMyristyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from myristic acid, commonly used as a formulation aid and lubricant in food manufacturing. It helps improve texture, flow, and processing characteristics of food products while reducing friction in machinery.
Myrrh, Extract
FlavoringMyrrh extract is a flavoring agent derived from the resin of myrrh trees (Commiphora species). It is used in food and beverages to impart warm, slightly bitter, and aromatic flavor characteristics.
Myrrh, Gum (commiphora Spp.)
FlavoringGum myrrh is a natural resin obtained from Commiphora tree species, used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It has been traditionally used for centuries and contributes bitter, warm, and slightly sweet flavor notes to beverages and food formulations.
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