Food Additive Database

Oregano, European (origanum Spp.)

European oregano (Origanum spp.) is a dried herb and natural flavoring agent derived from Mediterranean oregano plants. It is used in food products to provide authentic oregano flavor and is generally recognized as safe for culinary use based on its long history as a culinary herb.

CAS 977002-10-0View

Origanum Oil (extractive)(thymus Capitatus Hoff. Et Link)

Origanum oil (extractive) from Thymus capitatus is a natural flavoring agent derived from Spanish oregano. It is used in food products to impart oregano and herbal flavors and is not currently on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list.

CAS 8007-11-2View

Orin Lactone

Orin Lactone (CAS 134359-15-2) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and creamy notes to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry to enhance taste profiles.

CAS 134359-15-2View

Orris Root, Extract (iris Florentina L.)

Orris root extract is a flavoring agent derived from the rhizome of Iris florentina L., used to impart floral and slightly sweet notes to foods and beverages. It has been traditionally used in cosmetics and perfumery for centuries and is increasingly applied in food flavoring applications.

CAS 977096-43-7View

Orris, Concrete, Liquid, Oil (iris Florentina L.)

Orris concrete, liquid, and oil derived from iris Florentina L. are flavoring agents used in food manufacturing. These extracts provide distinctive floral, woody notes and serve as flavor adjuvants in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 977086-43-3View

Osmanthus Absolute

Osmanthus Absolute is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from osmanthus flowers, used to impart floral, fruity, and sweet notes in food and beverages. It functions as a flavoring agent in various food applications where natural or natural-identical flavor profiles are desired.

CAS 977103-81-3View

Oxirane (chloromethyl)-, Polymer With Ammonia, Reaction Product With Chloromethane

Other

Oxirane (chloromethyl)-, Polymer With Ammonia, Reaction Product With Chloromethane (CAS 68036-99-9) is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to assist in various production processes and is not intended to remain in the final food product.

CAS 68036-99-7View

Ozone

Other

Ozone (O₃) is a triatomic oxygen molecule used as an antimicrobial agent in food processing to reduce pathogens and extend shelf life. It is generated on-site and decomposes rapidly to oxygen, leaving no chemical residue on food products.

CAS 10028-15-6View

P,alpha-dimethylbenzyl Alcohol

P,alpha-dimethylbenzyl Alcohol (CAS 536-50-5) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides aromatic characteristics to beverages and food formulations, though it is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

CAS 536-50-5View

P,alpha-dimethylstyrene

P,alpha-dimethylstyrene (CAS 1195-32-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has no recorded adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 1195-32-0View

Avoid

P-4000--prohibited

Sweetener

P-4000 is a non-nutritive synthetic sweetener that was developed as a sugar substitute for food and beverage applications. It has not been approved by the FDA and remains prohibited from use in food products in the United States.

CAS 553-79-7View

P-aminobenzoic Acid

Nutrient

P-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) is an organic compound used as a nutrient supplement in food and dietary products. It functions as a precursor to folate synthesis and is marketed for its potential nutritional benefits, though its use in food is limited in most jurisdictions.

CAS 150-13-0View

Caution

P-cresol

P-cresol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in small amounts in foods like coffee and fermented products, and is synthetically produced for use as a flavor ingredient in various food applications.

CAS 106-44-5View

P-cymene

P-cymene is a naturally occurring organic compound found in essential oils of plants like cumin and thyme. It functions as a flavoring agent in food products, providing spicy and herbal taste notes.

CAS 99-87-6View

P-dimethoxybenzene

P-dimethoxybenzene (hydroquinone dimethyl ether) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes aromatic characteristics to various food and beverage formulations where subtle flavor enhancement is desired.

CAS 150-78-7View

P-ethoxybenzaldehyde

P-ethoxybenzaldehyde is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 10031-82-0View

P-ethylphenol

P-ethylphenol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food manufacturing. It functions as a processing aid and surface-finishing agent to develop or modify sensory characteristics in various food products.

CAS 123-07-9View

P-isopropylacetophenone

P-isopropylacetophenone (CAS 645-13-6) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to create or enhance taste and aroma profiles in various food applications.

CAS 645-13-6View

P-isopropylbenzyl Alcohol

P-isopropylbenzyl alcohol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization in most food applications.

CAS 536-60-7View

P-isopropylphenylacetaldehyde

P-isopropylphenylacetaldehyde is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has no recorded adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 4395-92-0View

P-menth-1-en-3-ol

P-menth-1-en-3-ol is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol derived from mint plants, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides mint and cooling sensations in small quantities and is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA.

CAS 491-04-3View

P-menth-1-ene-9-al

P-menth-1-ene-9-al is a naturally-occurring terpene aldehyde used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It contributes minty and herbal taste notes to various consumer products.

CAS 29548-14-9View

P-menth-3-en-1-ol

P-menth-3-en-1-ol is a naturally occurring organic compound derived from mint and other plants, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It imparts minty, herbal sensory notes and is utilized in small quantities to enhance product taste profiles.

CAS 586-82-3View

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