Food Additive Database
2,898 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.)
FlavoringPeppermint leaves (Mentha piperita L.) are a natural flavoring agent derived from the peppermint plant. This botanical ingredient is commonly used to impart mint flavor to beverages, confectionery, and other food products.
Peppermint Plant
FlavoringPeppermint Plant (CAS 977001-36-7) is a natural flavoring agent derived from peppermint herb used to impart characteristic minty flavor to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various food applications to enhance taste profiles.
Peppermint, Oil (mentha Piperita L.)
ColorantPeppermint oil (Mentha piperita L.) is a volatile essential oil extracted from peppermint plants, used in food as a flavoring agent and coloring adjunct. It imparts characteristic minty flavor and aroma to beverages, confections, and other food products.
Pepsin
OtherPepsin is a naturally-occurring enzyme derived from pig stomach lining that breaks down proteins in food. It is used in food processing as a digestive aid and to improve protein hydrolysis in various food products.
Peptones
FlavoringPeptones are small protein fragments produced by partial hydrolysis of proteins, used as flavor enhancers and flavoring agents in food products. They contribute umami taste and savory notes to processed foods, beverages, and seasonings.
Peracetic Acid
Acidity-regulatorPeracetic acid (CAS 79-21-0) is a strong antimicrobial and oxidizing agent used as a pH control and sanitation agent in food processing. It functions primarily as a disinfectant for food contact surfaces and equipment rather than as a direct food additive.
Perfluorohexane
OtherPerfluorohexane (PFH) is a synthetic fluorinated organic compound with the CAS number 355-42-0. Its function in food applications remains undetermined, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Perilla Leaf Oil
FlavoringPerilla Leaf Oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from perilla leaves, used to impart distinctive aromatic and taste characteristics to food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry, though it has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.
Perillaldehyde
FlavoringPerillaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound derived from plants of the Perilla genus, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a characteristic minty, spicy aroma and is valued in culinary applications for its sensory properties.
Perillaldehyde Propyleneglycol Acetal
FlavoringPerillaldehyde propyleneglycol acetal is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from perillaldehyde, a natural compound found in mint and shiso plants. It is used in food products to provide mint and herbal flavor notes.
Perillo
OtherPerillo (CAS 977049-04-9) is a processing aid used in malting and fermentation processes in food production. It has not received FDA GRAS status and is not approved for use in the United States.
Perillyl Acetate
FlavoringPerillyl acetate is a naturally-derived flavoring compound classified as an ester that occurs in plant essential oils, particularly mint and citrus plants. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer to provide fruity and minty notes in various processed foods and beverages.
Periodic Acid
OtherPeriodic acid (CAS 10450-60-9) is a strong oxidizing agent with the chemical formula HIO₄. Its specific function in food applications remains undocumented in available regulatory and scientific literature.
Petitgrain, Lemon, Oil (citrus Limon (l.) Burm. F.)
FlavoringPetitgrain lemon oil is a natural flavoring extract derived from lemon fruit (Citrus limon), used to provide citrus flavor notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent and taste adjuvant in various food applications.
Petitgrain, Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco Var. Mandarin)
FlavoringPetitgrain, Mandarin Oil is a natural essential oil extracted from the leaves and twigs of mandarin orange trees, used primarily as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It imparts a fresh, citrus aroma and taste characteristic of mandarin fruits.
Petitgrain, Oil (citrus Aurantium L.)
FlavoringPetitgrain oil is a volatile essential oil derived from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium L.). It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to impart citrus and floral notes, and is sourced through steam distillation or expression of plant material.
Petrolatum
SolventPetrolatum is a petroleum-derived mineral oil product consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons. In food applications, it functions as a lubricant, release agent, and masticatory substance, commonly used in chewing gum and as a processing aid.
Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Odorless, Light
SolventPetroleum Hydrocarbons, Odorless, Light (also known as mineral oil or liquid paraffin) is a highly refined petroleum-derived solvent used in food processing as a vehicle or solvent. It is primarily used in flavoring applications and food manufacturing, though its use is restricted in many countries.
Petroleum Naphtha
SolventPetroleum naphtha (CAS 8030-30-6) is a volatile hydrocarbon solvent derived from crude oil refining. It functions as a solvent and vehicle in food processing, though its use in direct food contact is restricted in most jurisdictions.
Petroleum Wax
OtherPetroleum wax is a refined mineral wax derived from crude oil processing, approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance. It functions as a masticatory substance, surface-active agent, and surface-finishing agent in food products, primarily used in chewing gum and as a coating on certain foods.
Petroleum Wax, Synthetic
OtherPetroleum Wax, Synthetic (CAS 977045-73-4) is a man-made wax derived from petroleum hydrocarbons, used in food as a masticatory substance and surface-active agent. It functions primarily in chewing gum and similar products to provide texture and coating properties.
Phaffia Yeast
ColorantPhaffia yeast is a naturally-derived microorganism used as a food colorant to produce red and pink hues in food products. It works by accumulating astaxanthin, a carotenoid pigment, which provides the coloring effect without synthetic dyes.
Phenethyl 2-furoate
FlavoringPhenethyl 2-furoate (CAS 7149-32-8) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It belongs to the class of furan derivatives and is employed to provide fruity and floral aromatic notes in various food and beverage applications.
Phenethyl 2-methylbutyrate
FlavoringPhenethyl 2-methylbutyrate (CAS 24817-51-4) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various food and beverage applications.
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