Official FDA Data

Food Additive Database

2,898 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.

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P-mentha-8-thiol-3-one

Flavoring

P-mentha-8-thiol-3-one is a naturally derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic sulfurous, meaty, or savory note and is employed in trace amounts to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods.

CAS 38462-22-5View
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P-menthan-2-one

Flavoring

P-menthan-2-one is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a flavoring agent used to add minty and cooling sensations to food and beverages. It is structurally related to menthone and serves as a flavoring adjuvant in various food products.

CAS 499-70-7View
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P-methoxy-alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde

Flavoring

P-methoxy-alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a spicy, warm cinnamon-like flavor note and is employed in small quantities in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 65405-67-6View
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P-methoxybenzaldehyde

Flavoring

P-methoxybenzaldehyde is an organic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts vanilla and anise-like aromatic notes and is employed to enhance the sensory profile of various beverages and confectionery items.

CAS 123-11-5View
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P-methoxycinnamaldehyde

Flavoring

P-methoxycinnamaldehyde is an organic compound derived from cinnamaldehyde that functions as a flavoring agent in food products. It is used to impart spice and vanilla-like aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other food items.

CAS 1963-36-6View
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P-methylanisole

Flavoring

P-methylanisole (4-methylanisole) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes aromatic, anise-like sensory characteristics to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 104-93-8View
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P-methylcinnamaldehyde

Flavoring

P-methylcinnamaldehyde is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 1504-75-2View
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Palmitic Acid

Flavoring

Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid naturally occurring in many foods and derived from palm oil and animal fats. In food production, it functions as a flavor enhancer, lubricant, and surface-active agent, though it is not currently on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list.

CAS 57-10-3View
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Pancreatin

Other

Pancreatin is an enzyme preparation derived from porcine pancreatic tissue containing amylase, protease, and lipase. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.

CAS 8049-47-6View
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Pansy (viola Tricolor L.)

Flavoring

Pansy (Viola tricolor L.) is a flowering plant used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It contributes subtle floral and slightly sweet notes to beverages, confections, and culinary preparations.

CAS 977068-82-8View
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Paprika (capsicum Annuum L.)

Colorant

Paprika is a natural colorant derived from capsicum annuum peppers, approved by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). It functions primarily as a color additive while also contributing flavor, and is widely used in processed foods, meats, and seasonings.

CAS 977006-45-3View
Safe

Paprika Oleoresin (capsicum Annuum L.)

Colorant

Paprika Oleoresin is a natural extract derived from red peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) that provides red-orange color and mild flavor to food products. It is used as a colorant and flavoring agent in various processed foods, seasonings, and meat products.

CAS 68917-78-2View
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Paraffin And Succinic Derivatives, Synthetic

Other

Paraffin and succinic derivatives, synthetic is a synthetic masticatory substance used in chewing gum and related products. It functions as a gum base component that provides texture and chewability to confectionery items.

CAS 977051-57-2View
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Paraffin Wax

Flavoring

Paraffin wax is a petroleum-derived waxy substance designated as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the FDA. It functions as a surface-finishing agent, masticatory substance, and texturizer in food products, commonly used to coat fruits, cheeses, and candies.

CAS 8002-74-2View
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Paraldehyde

Flavoring

Paraldehyde is a cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic peppermint or anise-like aroma and is employed in very small quantities to enhance or modify flavors in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 123-63-7View
Safe

Parmesan Cheese, Reggiano Cheese

Nutrient

Parmesan Reggiano cheese is a hard Italian cheese used as a nutrient supplement in food products, providing protein, calcium, and other essential nutrients. It is recognized as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 977090-87-1View
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Parsley (petroselinum Spp.)

Colorant

Parsley (Petroselinum spp.) is a naturally derived colorant and flavoring agent extracted from the common culinary herb. It functions as a color adjunct, flavoring agent, and processing aid in food applications, providing green coloration while contributing subtle herbaceous notes to food products.

CAS 977051-58-3View
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Parsley, Oil (petroselinum Spp.)

Flavoring

Parsley oil is a flavoring agent derived from parsley plants (Petroselinum spp.) through oil extraction. It is used in food products to provide natural parsley flavor and aroma in various culinary applications.

CAS 8000-68-8View
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Parsley, Oleoresin (petroselinum Spp.)

Flavoring

Parsley oleoresin is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from parsley plants (Petroselinum spp.) that captures the herb's essential oils and flavor compounds. It is used as a natural flavoring agent in food products to impart parsley taste and aroma without adding fresh herbs.

CAS 8025-95-4View
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Passion Flower (passiflora Incarnata L.)

Flavoring

Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata L.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent extracted from the passion fruit vine. It is used in food and beverage products to impart fruity, tropical flavor notes and has no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA records.

CAS 977001-53-8View
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Passion Flower Extract

Flavoring

Passion Flower Extract (CAS 8057-62-3) is a natural flavoring agent derived from passion fruit plants, used to impart fruity, tropical notes to beverages and food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry and has not been formally designated as GRAS by the FDA, though it maintains a clean safety record with zero reported adverse events.

CAS 8057-62-3View
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Patchouly, Oil (pogostemon Spp.)

Flavoring

Patchouly oil is an essential oil derived from the patchouly plant (Pogostemon species) used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a distinctive earthy, woody aroma and is primarily utilized in beverages, confectionery, and baked goods to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 8014-09-3View
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Peach Kernel, Extract(prunus Persica Sieb Et Zucc.)

Flavoring

Peach kernel extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the kernels of peach fruits (Prunus persica). It is used in the food industry to impart peach and almond-like flavor notes to various food and beverage products.

CAS 8023-98-1View
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Peach Leaves (prunus Persica (l.) Batsch)

Flavoring

Peach Leaves (Prunus persica) is a natural flavoring agent derived from peach tree foliage. It is used in the food industry to impart peach and fruity flavor notes to beverages, confections, and other food products.

CAS 977009-83-8View

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