Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Pentylamine
FlavoringPentylamine (CAS 110-58-7) is an organic compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food applications. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA and has not been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
Pepper, Black (piper Nigrum L.)
ColorantBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is a natural spice derived from peppercorn berries, recognized by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). It functions as a colorant, flavoring agent, processing aid, and surface-finishing agent in food products.
Pepper, Black, Oil (piper Nigrum L.)
FlavoringBlack pepper oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from black peppercorns (Piper nigrum L.), commonly used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It provides the characteristic pungent, spicy taste and aroma associated with black pepper in processed foods, beverages, and seasonings.
Pepper, Black, Oleoresin (piper Nigrum L.)
FlavoringBlack pepper oleoresin is a concentrated extract from black pepper berries (Piper nigrum L.) that contains the natural flavoring compounds responsible for pepper's characteristic pungent taste and aroma. It is used as a flavoring agent in various food products to provide pepper flavor without the visible black specks of ground pepper.
Pepper, Cayenne
FlavoringCayenne pepper is a natural spice derived from dried chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) used as a flavoring agent in food products. It adds pungent heat and distinctive flavor to cuisines worldwide and is commonly found in seasonings, sauces, and processed foods.
Pepper, Red
FlavoringRed pepper is a natural flavoring agent derived from red pepper plants (Capsicum species), used to impart pungent, spicy flavor to food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various culinary and processed food applications.
Pepper, White (piper Nigrum L.)
FlavoringWhite pepper is a natural spice derived from the berry of the Piper nigrum plant, with the outer hull removed. It serves as a flavoring agent in food products, providing a pungent, slightly milder taste compared to black pepper.
Pepper, White, Oil (piper Nigrum L.)
FlavoringWhite pepper oil is an essential oil extracted from the fruit of Piper nigrum L., the black pepper plant. It functions as a flavoring agent in food products, delivering the characteristic peppery taste and aroma associated with white pepper.
Pepper, White, Oleoresin (piper Nigrum L.)
FlavoringWhite pepper oleoresin is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from white peppercorns (Piper nigrum L.), containing the plant's essential oils and pungent compounds. It is used in food manufacturing as a natural flavoring agent to impart pepper taste and aroma to various products.
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.
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