Food Additive Database
2,898 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 265–288 of 2,898 additives
2-butanone
Flavoring2-Butanone, also known as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in some foods and is primarily used to impart fruity, buttery, and solvent-like notes to beverages and flavorings.
2-butyl-2-butenal
Flavoring2-butyl-2-butenal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to enhance and modify taste profiles in processed foods. It functions as both a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in various food applications.
2-butyl-5 Or 6-keto-1,4-dioxane
Flavoring2-butyl-5 or 6-keto-1,4-dioxane (CAS 65504-95-2) is a synthetic flavoring agent used in food products to provide flavor compounds. It has not been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and remains in limited commercial use.
2-butylfuran
Flavoring2-Butylfuran is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart buttery, caramel-like flavor notes in food products. It is not currently approved as a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) substance by the FDA, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or product recalls.
2-butylisothiocyanate
Flavoring2-butylisothiocyanate is an organic compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is primarily used in food products to impart a pungent, mustard-like flavor profile, characteristic of many compounds found naturally in cruciferous vegetables. While approved as a flavoring in the European Union, it has not been formally designated as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. FDA.
2-butyrylfuran
Flavoring2-butyrylfuran is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart buttery and caramel-like notes in food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
2-cyclohexenone
Flavoring2-cyclohexenone 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 but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
2-cyclopentylcyclopentanone
Flavoring2-Cyclopentylcyclopentanone is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the cyclopentanone class of chemicals and is employed to provide specific taste and aroma characteristics in various food and beverage applications.
2-decanone
Flavoring2-Decanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a ketone with a fruity, waxy aroma that contributes to the sensory profile of various processed foods and beverages.
2-decenal
Flavoring2-decenal is a naturally occurring alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde utilized as a flavoring agent in food. It imparts characteristic fatty, green, citrusy, or waxy notes to a wide range of food products, often at very low concentrations. While not formally listed as FDA GRAS, it is affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and approved by other international regulatory bodies.
2-decylfuran
Flavoring2-decylfuran is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the furan family of organic chemicals. It is used in food manufacturing to impart specific aromatic and flavor characteristics to various processed food products.
2-dodecenal
Flavoring2-dodecenal is a naturally occurring aldehyde compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and fatty notes to processed foods and beverages.
2-ethoxy-3-ethylpyrazine
Flavoring2-ethoxy-3-ethylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create nutty, roasted, and earthy flavor profiles in food products. It is not on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
2-ethoxy-3-isopropylpyrazine
Flavoring2-ethoxy-3-isopropylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create earthy, nutty, and vegetable-like taste profiles in food products. It belongs to the pyrazine family of flavor chemicals and is primarily employed in processed foods, beverages, and flavor formulations.
2-ethoxythiazole
Flavoring2-ethoxythiazole is a synthetic flavoring compound used to enhance and impart savory, meaty, and umami notes in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive in the United States and is not on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list.
2-ethyl-(3 Or 5 Or 6)-mop(85%) And 2-methyl-(3 Or 5 Or 6)-mop(13%)
Flavoring2-ethyl-(3 or 5 or 6)-MOP and 2-methyl-(3 or 5 or 6)-MOP is a synthetic flavoring agent composed primarily of ethyl and methyl methoxypyrazine isomers. It is used in food manufacturing to provide desired flavor characteristics, particularly in processed foods and beverages.
2-ethyl-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-norbornanol
Flavoring2-ethyl-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-norbornanol is a synthetic flavoring compound used in the food industry to enhance and modify flavors in various products. It belongs to the norbornane chemical family and functions primarily as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent.
2-ethyl-1-hexanol
Flavoring2-ethyl-1-hexanol is a synthetic branched-chain primary alcohol primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It imparts sweet, floral, and slightly fruity notes, contributing to a diverse range of food and beverage flavors. Scientific evaluations by global food safety authorities indicate it poses no safety concern at current levels of use as a flavoring.
2-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methylthiazole
Flavoring2-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methylthiazole is a synthetic organic compound classified as a flavoring agent. It is primarily used in the food industry to impart savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes to various food products. Its function in food is solely to enhance or modify taste and aroma.
2-ethyl-2-heptenal
Flavoring2-ethyl-2-heptenal (CAS 10031-88-6) is a synthetic aldehyde primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It contributes specific aroma and taste characteristics to various foods and beverages. While not specifically affirmed as GRAS by the FDA, it has been determined GRAS by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and evaluated by international bodies like EFSA and JECFA.
2-ethyl-2-hexenal
Flavoring2-ethyl-2-hexenal (CAS 645-62-5) is an unsaturated aldehyde used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It imparts a distinctive green, fatty, and sometimes fruity or nutty aroma, making it valuable in various flavor formulations. While approved in the EU after EFSA's safety assessment, it is not listed as GRAS by the FDA.
2-ethyl-3,(5 Or 6)-dimethylpyrazine
Flavoring2-ethyl-3,(5 or 6)-dimethylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the pyrazine chemical family. It is used in food manufacturing to impart nutty, roasted, and savory flavor notes to various processed foods and beverages.
2-ethyl-3-methylthiopyrazine
Flavoring2-ethyl-3-methylthiopyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound that belongs to the thiopyrazine class of chemicals. It is used in food manufacturing to provide savory, nutty, and roasted flavor notes in various processed foods and beverages.
2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyloxazole
Flavoring2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyloxazole is a synthetic flavoring agent used in the food industry to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics. This chemical compound is primarily utilized to enhance savory profiles, often contributing nutty, meaty, or roasted notes to various food products. It is considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) for its intended use.
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