Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Nonyl Acetate
FlavoringNonyl acetate (CAS 143-13-5) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or product recalls.
Nonyl Alcohol
FlavoringNonyl alcohol (CAS 143-08-8) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It is not on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list and has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its food use.
Nonyl Isovalerate
FlavoringNonyl Isovalerate (CAS 7786-47-2) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and complex taste profiles in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance or modify the sensory characteristics of processed foods.
Nonyl Octanoate
FlavoringNonyl Octanoate (CAS 7786-48-7) is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food applications.
Nootkatone
FlavoringNootkatone is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a flavoring agent used to impart grapefruit and citrus notes to food and beverages. It is derived from grapefruit peel and other botanical sources, and is used in very small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in commercial food products.
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid--prohibited With Exceptions
AntioxidantNordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) is a naturally occurring antioxidant compound that has been used to prevent oxidation and rancidity in foods. Due to safety concerns identified in animal studies, it is prohibited in most food applications in the United States, though limited exceptions exist for certain uses.
Nutmeg (myristica Fragrans Houtt.)
FlavoringNutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) is a natural spice derived from the seed of the nutmeg tree, widely used as a flavoring agent and processing aid in food products. It has been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Nutmeg Oleoresin
FlavoringNutmeg Oleoresin is a concentrated liquid extract derived from nutmeg seeds (Myristica fragrans) that contains the natural flavor compounds and essential oils of nutmeg. It is used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart nutmeg taste and aroma.
Nutmeg, Oil (myristica Fragrans Houtt.)
FlavoringNutmeg oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the seeds of Myristica fragrans, a tropical tree native to Indonesia. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to provide characteristic warm, spicy nutmeg taste and aroma.
O-(ethoxymethyl)phenol
FlavoringO-(ethoxymethyl)phenol is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart taste and aroma characteristics to food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited commercial use in the United States.
O-(methylthio)phenol
FlavoringO-(methylthio)phenol (CAS 1073-29-6) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food applications.
O-cresol
FlavoringO-cresol, also known as 2-methylphenol, is an organic chemical compound that belongs to the cresol family. While naturally present in some foods, it is listed as a potential flavoring agent or adjuvant. However, it is not generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. FDA, and European food safety authorities have raised significant concerns regarding its use as a flavoring substance.
O-ethyl S-(2-furylmethyl)thiocarbonate
FlavoringO-ethyl S-(2-furylmethyl)thiocarbonate is a synthetic flavoring agent with a complex organic structure containing sulfur and furan ring components. It is used in food manufacturing to provide or enhance specific flavor profiles in processed food and beverage products.
O-methoxybenzaldehyde
FlavoringO-methoxybenzaldehyde (CAS 135-02-4) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events.
O-methoxycinnamaldehyde
FlavoringO-methoxycinnamaldehyde (CAS 1504-74-1) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor enhancer or adjuvant to provide aromatic and taste characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.
O-methylanisole
FlavoringO-methylanisole (CAS 578-58-5) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides aromatic and taste characteristics to various food applications, though it is not FDA GRAS-listed.
O-phenylphenol
OtherO-phenylphenol (CAS 90-43-7) is a synthetic antimicrobial and surface-active agent used primarily as a postharvest fungicide on citrus fruits and other produce. It works by inhibiting microbial growth on food surfaces to extend shelf life and reduce spoilage.
O-propylphenol
FlavoringO-propylphenol (CAS 644-35-9) 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 applications.
O-toluenethiol
FlavoringO-toluenethiol (CAS 137-06-4) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is employed to impart specific aromatic characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.
O-tolyl Acetate
FlavoringO-tolyl acetate (CAS 533-18-6) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to impart or enhance taste and aroma characteristics in various food applications.
O-tolyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringO-tolyl Isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry and has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.
O-tolyl Salicylate
FlavoringO-tolyl salicylate (CAS 617-01-6) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status and is not commonly used in conventional food manufacturing.
O-trans-coumaric Acid
FlavoringO-trans-coumaric acid is a naturally occurring phenolic compound derived from plants, used as a flavoring agent or flavoring adjuvant in food products. It contributes to the sensory profile of foods through its aromatic properties and is not currently approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance.
O-vinylanisole--nlfg
FlavoringO-vinylanisole (CAS 612-15-7) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to provide or enhance taste profiles in food products.
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