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Food Additive Database

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

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Storax (liquidambar Spp.)

Flavoring

Storax is a natural resin obtained from liquidambar trees, used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contains aromatic compounds that provide vanilla-like and balsamic notes to beverages, confections, and other foods.

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Storax Extract (liquidambar Spp.)

Flavoring

Storax Extract is a flavoring agent derived from the resin of liquidambar trees (sweet gum species). It is used in food and beverage applications to impart vanilla-like and balsamic flavor notes.

CAS 977029-80-3View
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Storax Oil

Flavoring

Storax Oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the resin of Liquidambar trees, used in food and beverage applications to provide sweet, balsamic flavor notes. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has no recorded adverse events or recalls.

CAS 8024-01-9View
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Styrene, Divinylbenzene, Sulfonated Copolymer

Other

Styrene, Divinylbenzene, Sulfonated Copolymer is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions primarily in ion exchange and water treatment applications during food production, though direct food contact is limited.

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Styrene--nlfg

Other

Styrene (CAS 100-42-5) is an organic chemical compound primarily used in industrial applications rather than as a direct food additive. Its presence in food is typically indirect, arising from food contact materials like plastic packaging and polystyrene containers.

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Styrene-divinylbenzene Copolymer, Chloromethylated, Aminated, Oxidized

Other

Styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer, chloromethylated, aminated, oxidized is a synthetic polymer processing aid used in food manufacturing. It functions as a specialized chemical intermediate in food production processes rather than as a direct food ingredient.

CAS 977089-33-0View
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Styrene-divinylbenzene-acrylonitrile, Sulfonated Terpolymer

Other

Styrene-divinylbenzene-acrylonitrile, sulfonated terpolymer is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to improve processing efficiency and product quality during food production, with no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA records.

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Styrene-divinylbenzene-methyl Acrylate, Sulfonated Terpolymer

Other

Styrene-divinylbenzene-methyl acrylate, sulfonated terpolymer is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to improve processing efficiency rather than remaining in the final food product.

CAS 977089-35-2View
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Styrene-dvb-acrylonitrile-methyl Acrylate, Sulfonated Tetrapolymer

Other

Styrene-dvb-acrylonitrile-methyl acrylate, sulfonated tetrapolymer is a synthetic polymer compound with limited documented food industry applications. Its specific function in food manufacturing remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.

CAS 977086-88-6View
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Succinic Acid

Flavoring

Succinic acid is an organic compound naturally found in living organisms that functions as a flavor enhancer and pH control agent in food products. It is used to add tartness and help regulate acidity in various food and beverage applications.

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Succinic Anhydride

Other

Succinic anhydride is a chemical compound derived from succinic acid that functions as a reactive intermediate in food processing. Its specific applications in food products remain poorly documented, and it is not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA.

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Succinylated Gelatin

Other

Succinylated gelatin is a modified form of gelatin, a protein derived from collagen, that has undergone chemical succinylation. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA.

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Succinylated Monoglycerides

Emulsifier

Succinylated monoglycerides are synthetic emulsifiers derived from monoglycerides and succinic anhydride. They function as dough strengtheners and leavening agents primarily in baked goods, helping improve texture and volume.

CAS 977009-45-2View
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Succistearin

Emulsifier

Succistearin (CAS 27216-62-8) is a synthetic emulsifier derived from succinic acid and stearic acid. It functions to stabilize and blend incompatible ingredients like oil and water in food products, commonly used in bakery goods, margarines, and processed foods.

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Sucralose

Sweetener

Sucralose is a non-nutritive artificial sweetener approximately 600 times sweeter than sugar. It is widely used in beverages, baked goods, and other food products as a sugar substitute to reduce caloric content.

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Safe

Sucrose

Sweetener

Sucrose is a naturally occurring disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and fructose, commonly known as table sugar. It is widely used as a nutritive sweetener in beverages, baked goods, confections, and numerous processed foods to provide sweetness and functional properties like texture and preservation.

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Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate

Flavoring

Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate (SAIB) is a modified sugar compound used as a flavoring agent, flavor enhancer, and processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions primarily to improve flavor delivery, emulsification, and product stability in various beverage and food applications.

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Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters

Emulsifier

Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters are synthetic emulsifiers derived from sucrose and fatty acids, used to blend oil and water-based ingredients in food products. They function as texturizers and emulsifier salts in various food applications.

CAS 977019-37-6View
Safe

Sucrose Liquid

Flavoring

Sucrose Liquid is a liquid form of table sugar (sucrose) used in food and beverage manufacturing as a sweetener, flavoring agent, and solvent. It provides sweetness and serves functional roles in product formulation while delivering caloric energy.

CAS 977143-79-5View
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Sucrose Monopalmitate

Flavoring

Sucrose monopalmitate is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sucrose and palmitic acid. It functions as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products, helping to improve texture and stability in various applications.

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Sucrose Octaacetate

Flavoring

Sucrose octaacetate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from sucrose with eight acetate groups attached. It functions as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food products, though it is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA.

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Sucrose Oligoesters

Emulsifier

Sucrose oligoesters are synthetic emulsifiers created by chemically combining sucrose with fatty acids. They function as emulsifying and stabilizing agents in food products, helping to blend ingredients that normally don't mix, such as oil and water.

CAS 977186-60-9View
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Sugar Beet Extract Flavor Base

Flavoring

Sugar Beet Extract Flavor Base (CAS 8016-79-9) is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from sugar beets used to impart savory and umami notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent and taste modifier in various food applications.

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Sugar Beet Juice Extract

Flavoring

Sugar beet juice extract is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from sugar beets that is used to enhance taste and color in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent and is commonly utilized in beverages, confectionery, and processed foods.

CAS 977187-63-5View

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