Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Tapioca Starch
SweetenerTapioca starch is a carbohydrate extracted from cassava root that functions as both a nutritive sweetener and thickening agent in food products. It is commonly used to improve texture, consistency, and mouthfeel in processed foods while providing calories and carbohydrates.
Tarragon (artemisia Dracunculus L.)
FlavoringTarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) is a culinary herb recognized by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a distinctive anise-like taste and is widely used in cuisines and food manufacturing to enhance flavor profiles.
Tarragon Extract (artemisia Dracunculus L.)
FlavoringTarragon extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the tarragon plant (Artemisia dracunculus L.). It is used in food products to provide characteristic anise-like flavor notes and is not currently listed as GRAS by the FDA.
Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus L.)
FlavoringTarragon Oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the tarragon plant (Artemisia dracunculus L.), used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a characteristic anise-like, slightly sweet aromatic taste and is commonly employed in culinary applications and food manufacturing.
Tartaric Acid, L
FlavoringL-Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid derived primarily from grapes. It serves multiple functions in food production including flavoring, pH control, and anticaking, and has been designated as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA.
Taurine
FlavoringTaurine (CAS 107-35-7) is a naturally occurring amino acid used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food and beverages. It is produced synthetically for commercial food applications and is commonly found in energy drinks, sports beverages, and functional foods.
Taurocholic Acid
OtherTaurocholic acid is a bile acid conjugate formed naturally in the body from the amino acid taurine and cholic acid. Its function as a food additive remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Tea Extract (thea Sinensis L.)
FlavoringTea Extract (Thea Sinensis L.) is a concentrated flavoring agent derived from tea leaves, used to impart tea flavor to beverages and food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry and has no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA records.
Tea Tree Oil (melaleuca Alternifolia)
FlavoringTea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the Australian tea tree plant. While commonly used in topical products, it has limited application as a flavoring agent in foods and is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Terpene Resin
OtherTerpene resin is a natural or synthetic polymeric substance derived from terpenes, used as a masticatory (chewing) base in gum and similar products. It provides elasticity and texture to chewing gum while remaining insoluble during mastication.
Terpene Resins, Natural
SolventTerpene resins are natural solvent compounds derived from plant sources, commonly used in food processing as humectants, masticatory substances, and solvents. These resins help maintain moisture content and improve texture in food products.
Terpene Resins, Synthetic
SolventTerpene Resins, Synthetic are man-made polymeric substances derived from terpene compounds, used in food as solvents, humectants, and masticatory bases. They function primarily in chewing gum formulations and as processing aids to maintain texture and moisture.
Terpinolene
FlavoringTerpinolene is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is derived from essential oils and plant sources, providing pine, herbal, and woody flavor notes to various food products.
Terpinyl Acetate
FlavoringTerpinyl acetate is a naturally-derived flavoring compound commonly found in essential oils and used to impart fruity, herbal, and woody notes in food and beverages. It functions as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in the food industry, enhancing taste profiles in various consumer products.
Terpinyl Butyrate
FlavoringTerpinyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from terpenes that provides fruity, herbal, and floral notes in food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring agent in beverages, confections, and other processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
Terpinyl Cinnamate
FlavoringTerpinyl cinnamate (CAS 10024-56-3) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It combines terpinol, a naturally occurring alcohol found in essential oils, with cinnamic acid to create fruity and spice-like flavor notes.
Terpinyl Formate
FlavoringTerpinyl formate (CAS 2153-26-6) is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and woody aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Terpinyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringTerpinyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from terpenes, used to impart fruity and herbal notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance taste profiles in various processed foods.
Terpinyl Isovalerate
FlavoringTerpinyl isovalerate (CAS 1142-85-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the terpene ester family. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to impart fruity, herbal, and woody taste and aroma characteristics to various food and beverage products.
Terpinyl Propionate
FlavoringTerpinyl propionate (CAS 80-27-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and herbal notes in food and beverage products. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or recalls.
Tert-butylhydroquinone
AntioxidantTert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic antioxidant used to preserve the quality and shelf life of foods by preventing oxidative degradation of fats and oils. It is approved for use in many countries and is commonly found in processed foods, cooking oils, and animal feed.
Tetradec-2-enal
FlavoringTetradec-2-enal (CAS 64461-99-0) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create savory and meaty notes in processed foods. This unsaturated aldehyde functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food applications.
Tetraethylenepentamine Crosslinked With Epichlorohydrin
OtherTetraethylenepentamine crosslinked with epichlorohydrin is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to remove impurities and contaminants during food processing but does not remain in the final food product.
Tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropen-1-yl)pyran
FlavoringTetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropen-1-yl)pyran is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and woody notes in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status.
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