Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Sulfamic Acid
OtherSulfamic acid (also known as amidosulfonic acid) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula H3NSO3. While its specific function in food applications remains unclear, it has limited use in the food industry and is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Sulfites, Strong Alkali
OtherSulfites, Strong Alkali (CAS 977187-38-4) is a chemical compound in the sulfite family with an unknown primary function in food applications. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has no documented adverse events or recalls reported.
Sulfiting Agents
AntioxidantSulfiting agents are a group of chemical compounds containing sulfite that function as antioxidants and preservatives in food. They prevent oxidation and microbial spoilage, commonly used in dried fruits, wines, and processed foods to extend shelf life.
Sulfopropyl Cellulose
OtherSulfopropyl cellulose (CAS 37325-18-1) is a chemically modified cellulose derivative created by introducing sulfopropyl groups into cellulose chains. While its specific food applications remain unclear, it belongs to a class of cellulose derivatives used in various industrial and pharmaceutical formulations.
Sulfur Dioxide
ColorantSulfur dioxide (SO₂) is a colorless gas used in food production as an antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, and preservative. It prevents microbial spoilage and oxidative degradation in various foods and beverages, particularly wine, dried fruits, and processed foods.
Sulfuric Acid
FlavoringSulfuric acid (CAS 7664-93-9) is a strong inorganic acid used in food processing as a pH control agent, flavor enhancer, and processing aid. It is not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA but may be used in specific food manufacturing processes under strict regulations.
Sulfurous Acid
OtherSulfurous acid (H₂SO₃) is a weak acid formed when sulfur dioxide dissolves in water. While its primary industrial use is as a preservative and bleaching agent, its current function in food products remains poorly documented in available scientific literature.
Sweet Blackberry Leaves Extract
FlavoringSweet Blackberry Leaves Extract is a plant-derived flavoring ingredient obtained from blackberry leaf material, used primarily as a flavor enhancer in food products. It is not currently recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though no adverse events or recalls have been documented.
Tagetes Meal & Extract
ColorantTagetes meal and extract is a natural colorant derived from marigold flowers (Tagetes species), used primarily to impart yellow and orange hues to food products. It functions as a coloring adjunct and contains xanthophyll pigments that provide its coloring properties.
Tagetes, Oil (tagetes Spp.)
FlavoringTagetes oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from marigold plants (Tagetes species). It is used in food and beverage products to impart floral and herbal notes, though it is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA.
Talc
SweetenerTalc (CAS 14807-96-6) is a naturally occurring mineral silicate used in food manufacturing as a formulation aid, processing aid, and anti-caking agent. While not FDA GRAS-approved, it has been used historically in food applications and serves functions related to texture and surface treatment in various food products.
Tallow Alcohol, Hydrogenated
OtherHydrogenated tallow alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from hydrogenated animal fat (tallow), primarily used as a surface-finishing agent in food processing. It functions to improve texture, appearance, and handling properties of food products.
Tallow Flakes
OtherTallow Flakes are a rendered fat product derived from animal sources, primarily used in industrial food applications. The specific function and widespread use of this substance in food products remain poorly documented in available scientific literature.
Tallow, Beef
OtherBeef tallow is rendered beef fat used as a surface-active agent in food processing. It functions to modify surface properties of food products, though it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has limited use in modern food manufacturing.
Tallow, Hydrogenated
FlavoringHydrogenated tallow is a rendered and chemically modified beef or mutton fat used in food manufacturing as a flavor enhancer, stabilizer, and texturizing agent. It functions to improve taste profiles, extend shelf life, and modify mouthfeel in various processed foods.
Tallow, Hydrogenated, Oxidized Or Sulfated
OtherTallow, hydrogenated, oxidized or sulfated is a chemically modified form of rendered animal fat derived from cattle or sheep. Its specific function in food applications remains undefined in current food additive databases, and it does not have FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.
Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.)
FlavoringTamarind extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica L.), prized for its tart, fruity taste profile. It is used in food and beverage manufacturing to impart authentic tamarind flavor without requiring whole fruit processing.
Tamarinds
FlavoringTamarind is a natural flavoring agent derived from the tamarind tree fruit, commonly used to impart a sour, fruity taste to beverages, candies, and savory dishes. It functions as both a flavoring ingredient and pH control agent in food products.
Tangerine, Essence
FlavoringTangerine essence is a natural flavoring agent derived from tangerine fruit, used to impart citrus flavor to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various processed foods and is not currently recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Tangerine, Extract (citrus Reticulata Blanco)
OtherTangerine extract (Citrus reticulata Blanco) is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from tangerine fruit. Its specific function in food applications remains largely undocumented in regulatory literature, though it is typically used for flavor or aromatic purposes in food and beverage products.
Tangerine, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco)
FlavoringTangerine oil (Citrus reticulata Blanco) is a natural essential oil extracted from tangerine fruit peel, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides characteristic citrus taste and aroma to various consumer products.
Tannic Acid
ColorantTannic acid (CAS 1401-55-4) is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound found in plants, commonly used in food as a flavor enhancer, coloring adjunct, and pH control agent. It functions as a processing aid and flavoring agent in various food and beverage applications.
Tansy (tanacetum Vulgara L.)
OtherTansy (Tanacetum vulgare L.) is a flowering plant whose leaves and oil have been historically used in food preparation and flavoring. Its current function in food applications is not clearly defined, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Tansy, Oil (tanacetum Vulgara L.)
FlavoringTansy oil is a volatile essential oil derived from the tansy plant (Tanacetum vulgare L.), used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited use in modern food manufacturing.
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