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3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.

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Octyl Octanoate

Flavoring

Octyl Octanoate (CAS 2306-88-9) is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

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Unknown

Octyl Phenylacetate

Flavoring

Octyl Phenylacetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to provide fruity and floral taste notes. 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.

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Unknown

Octyl Propionate

Flavoring

Octyl propionate (CAS 142-60-9) is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart fruity and fatty notes to food products. It is an ester compound utilized in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of beverages, confectionery, and processed foods.

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Unknown

Oiticica Oil

Other

Oiticica oil is a plant-derived oil extracted from the seeds of the Licania rigida tree, native to Brazil. Its function in food applications remains poorly documented, and it is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA.

CAS 8016-35-1View
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Oleic Acid

Flavoring

Oleic acid is a naturally occurring monounsaturated fatty acid commonly derived from vegetable oils and animal fats. In food production, it functions as a flavoring agent, formulation aid, and processing aid to enhance taste, texture, and manufacturing efficiency.

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Safe

Oleic Acid, From Tall Oil Fatty Acids

Lubricant

Oleic acid from tall oil fatty acids is a naturally-derived lubricant and release agent used in food manufacturing to prevent sticking and aid in formulation. It functions as a surface-active agent in processed foods.

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Caution

Olestra

Other

Olestra is a synthetic fat substitute engineered to provide the taste and texture of dietary fat while being non-caloric and non-absorbable by the human body. It was developed as a replacement for traditional fats in fried and baked foods to reduce caloric intake.

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Safe

Oleyl Alcohol

Flavoring

Oleyl alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol derived from oleic acid, commonly used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food processing. It functions to enhance or modify food flavors and improve product texture and stability.

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Olibanum, Absolute (boswellia Spp.)

Flavoring

Olibanum Absolute is a flavoring agent derived from boswellia tree resins, used to impart aromatic and resinous notes to food and beverages. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in specialty food applications.

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Olibanum, Gum, Resin (boswellia Spp.)

Flavoring

Olibanum gum resin, derived from Boswellia species trees, is a natural flavoring agent traditionally used in food and beverage applications. It contributes aromatic and slightly bitter flavor notes to various food products.

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Unknown

Olibanum, Oil (boswellia Spp.)

Flavoring

Olibanum oil is an essential oil derived from Boswellia species (frankincense trees) used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides aromatic and taste characteristics to various beverages and food items, though it is not currently recognized as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

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Olibanum, Resinoid (boswellia Spp.)

Flavoring

Olibanum resinoid is a flavoring extract derived from Boswellia species (frankincense trees), used to impart aromatic and slightly bitter flavor notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.

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Omega-6-hexadecenlactone

Flavoring

Omega-6-hexadecenlactone (CAS 7779-50-2) is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart fruity, creamy, and lactone-based taste profiles in processed foods. It belongs to the lactone class of flavor compounds and is utilized in small quantities to enhance the sensory characteristics of beverages, dairy products, and confectionery items.

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Omega-pentadecalactone

Flavoring

Omega-pentadecalactone (CAS 106-02-5) is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the lactone family of aromatic chemicals. It is used in food manufacturing to impart fruity, creamy, and nutty flavor notes to various consumer products.

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Safe

Onion, Oil (allium Cepa L.)

Flavoring

Onion oil is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from onions (Allium cepa L.) through oil extraction methods. It is used as a flavoring agent in processed foods to impart savory onion taste and aroma without adding whole onion ingredients.

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Unknown

Opopanax Tincture

Flavoring

Opopanax Tincture is a flavoring agent derived from the resin of the opopanax plant (Commiphora guidottii). It is used in food applications to impart distinctive aromatic and taste characteristics, primarily in beverages and flavor formulations.

CAS 977091-81-8View
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Opopanax, Gum

Flavoring

Opopanax gum is a natural resin obtained from the Opopanax plant (Commiphora guidottii), used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contributes distinctive aromatic and flavor characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 9000-78-6View
Unknown

Opopanax, Non-specific

Other

Opopanax, Non-specific refers to extracts or compounds derived from Opopanax plants, though its specific application in food remains poorly documented. This additive has not been formally approved by the FDA as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) and its functional role in food products is currently unknown.

CAS 977136-06-3View
Safe

Opopanax, Oil

Flavoring

Opopanax oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the resin of Commiphora erythraea, a plant native to the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring adjuvant to impart distinctive aromatic and taste characteristics to various food products.

CAS 8021-36-1View
Caution

Orange B

Colorant

Orange B (CAS 15139-76-1) is a synthetic azo dye used as a food colorant to impart orange hues to food products. It was historically used in limited applications but has been largely phased out in most markets due to regulatory restrictions.

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Safe

Orange Essence Oil, Natural

Flavoring

Orange Essence Oil, Natural (CAS 68514-75-0) is a flavoring agent derived from orange peel that provides authentic citrus taste to food and beverage products. It is obtained through natural extraction processes and is commonly used in the food industry to enhance orange flavor profiles.

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Safe

Orange Essence, Natural

Flavoring

Orange Essence, Natural is a flavoring agent derived from orange sources that provides authentic citrus taste to food and beverage products. It is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and contains no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 977091-85-2View
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Orange Flowers, Absolute (citrus Aurantium L.)

Flavoring

Orange Flowers, Absolute is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from the flowers of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium L.). It is used in food and beverage applications to impart natural orange blossom flavor and aroma.

CAS 977049-65-2View
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Orange Flowers, Bitter (citrus Aurantium L)

Flavoring

Orange Flowers, Bitter is a natural flavoring agent derived from the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium L.). It is used in food and beverage products to impart citrus and floral flavoring characteristics.

CAS 977051-52-7View

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