Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Oak Chips, White, Extract (quercus Alba L.)
FlavoringOak Chips, White, Extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from white oak wood (Quercus Alba L.). It is used in food and beverage production to impart oak-derived flavor characteristics, commonly in wines, spirits, and other beverages seeking wood-aged flavor profiles.
Oak Moss, Absolute (evernia Spp.)
FlavoringOak Moss Absolute is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from lichen species (Evernia spp.). It is used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products to provide earthy, woody, and musky flavor notes.
Oak Moss, Concrete (evernia Prunasti Spp.)
FlavoringOak Moss Concrete is a natural flavoring agent derived from lichen species (Evernia prunastri). It is used in food and beverage applications to provide earthy, woody flavor notes and is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Oak Wood, English (quercus Robur L.)
FlavoringOak wood extract from English oak (Quercus robur L.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from oak wood that imparts woody, vanilla, and toasted notes to food and beverages. It is primarily used in alcoholic beverages, particularly spirits and wines, to enhance flavor complexity.
Oat Gum
EmulsifierOat gum is a natural polysaccharide derived from oat bran that functions as an emulsifier in food products. It helps stabilize mixtures of oil and water, improving texture and shelf life in various processed foods.
Ocimene
FlavoringOcimene is a naturally occurring volatile organic compound classified as a flavoring agent. It is used in food products to provide herbal and woody flavor notes, and is commonly found in plants like basil, hops, and mint.
Octadecylamine
OtherOctadecylamine is a long-chain aliphatic amine compound primarily used as a boiler water additive in industrial food processing equipment rather than as a food ingredient itself. It functions to prevent corrosion and scale buildup in steam generation systems used in food manufacturing facilities.
Octafluorocyclobutane
OtherOctafluorocyclobutane (CFC-318) is a fluorinated hydrocarbon compound used as a propellant in food aerosol applications. It functions to dispense food products from pressurized containers and has not been associated with documented adverse events in the FDA database.
Octahydro-4,8a-dimethyl-4a(2h)-naphthol
FlavoringOctahydro-4,8a-dimethyl-4a(2h)-naphthol (CAS 23333-91-7) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create aromatic profiles in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.
Octahydrocoumarin
FlavoringOctahydrocoumarin (CAS 4430-31-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart coumarin-like vanilla and woody notes in food products. It is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA but has generated no reported adverse events or recalls.
Octanal
FlavoringOctanal is a naturally occurring eight-carbon aldehyde compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, citrus, and slightly herbal notes to beverages, confections, and processed foods.
Octanal Dimethyl Acetal
FlavoringOctanal Dimethyl Acetal (CAS 10022-28-3) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste and aroma profiles in various food applications.
Octanal Propyleneglycol Acetal
FlavoringOctanal Propyleneglycol Acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound created by combining octanal with propylene glycol. It is used in food manufacturing to provide fruity and floral flavor notes in various processed foods and beverages.
Octanoic Acid
FlavoringOctanoic acid (also known as caprylic acid) is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It imparts a characteristic fruity, fatty taste and is found naturally in coconut oil, palm oil, and dairy products.
Octyl 2-furoate
FlavoringOctyl 2-furoate (CAS 39251-88-2) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions to provide or enhance fruity and floral taste characteristics in various beverages and food applications.
Octyl 2-methylbutyrate
FlavoringOctyl 2-methylbutyrate (CAS 29811-50-5) is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, berry-like aromatic characteristics to beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods.
Octyl Acetate
FlavoringOctyl acetate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, citrus-like sensory characteristics and is employed in small quantities to enhance the flavor profiles of various processed foods and beverages.
Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic
FlavoringOctyl Alcohol, Synthetic (CAS 977152-92-3) is a flavoring agent and solvent used in food manufacturing to enhance taste profiles and dissolve flavor compounds. It functions as both a flavoring adjuvant and processing aid in various food and beverage applications.
Octyl Butyrate
FlavoringOctyl butyrate (CAS 110-39-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound composed of octyl alcohol and butyric acid. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to impart fruity and fatty notes to various food products.
Octyl Formate
FlavoringOctyl formate (CAS 112-32-3) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, citrus-like aromatic qualities and is employed to enhance or modify the sensory profile of beverages, confections, and other food items.
Octyl Gallate
AntioxidantOctyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant derived from gallic acid, used in food products to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life. It is approved as safe by the FDA and classified as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS).
Octyl Heptanoate
FlavoringOctyl Heptanoate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not designated as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though no adverse events or recalls have been reported.
Octyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringOctyl isobutyrate (CAS 109-15-9) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and sweet notes to food and beverage products. This ester functions as a flavor adjuvant in various processed foods where it contributes to desired taste profiles.
Octyl Isovalerate
FlavoringOctyl isovalerate (CAS 7786-58-5) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and floral notes to beverages, confections, and other food applications where sensory enhancement is desired.
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