Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 3961–3972 of 3,972 additives
Zedoary Bark, Extract (curcuma Zedoaria (berg.) Rosc.)
FlavoringZedoary bark extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from Curcuma zedoaria, a tropical plant related to turmeric. It is used in the food industry to impart spice and herbal flavoring characteristics to various food and beverage products.
Zein Powder
HumectantZein powder is a natural protein derived from corn that functions as a humectant, anticaking agent, and drying agent in food products. It is primarily used to improve texture, prevent clumping, and maintain moisture balance in processed foods.
Zinc Acetate
OtherZinc acetate is an organometallic compound containing zinc and acetic acid. While it has industrial and pharmaceutical applications, its use as a food additive remains unclear, with no established food safety approval from the FDA.
Zinc Carbonate
NutrientZinc carbonate is an inorganic compound used as a nutrient supplement in food products to fortify them with zinc, an essential mineral for immune function and metabolic health. It appears in select fortified foods and dietary supplements where zinc enrichment is desired.
Zinc Chloride
NutrientZinc chloride is an inorganic compound used as a nutrient supplement in food products to provide bioavailable zinc. It serves as a fortification agent in various foods and beverages to address dietary zinc deficiency.
Zinc Dithionite
NutrientZinc dithionite is an inorganic compound used as a nutrient supplement to fortify foods with zinc, an essential mineral required for immune function, protein synthesis, and wound healing. It is added to select food products to help consumers meet their daily zinc requirements.
Zinc Gluconate
NutrientZinc gluconate is an organic zinc salt used as a nutrient supplement in fortified foods and beverages. It provides bioavailable zinc to help address nutritional deficiencies in the diet.
Zinc Methionine Sulfate
NutrientZinc methionine sulfate is an organic zinc compound that functions as a nutritional supplement in food and animal feed products. It provides bioavailable zinc, an essential mineral required for immune function, protein synthesis, and cellular metabolism.
Zinc Oxide
ColorantZinc oxide is an inorganic compound used in food as a colorant and nutrient supplement. It provides white coloring to food products while also serving as a source of bioavailable zinc, an essential mineral for human health.
Zinc Stearate
NutrientZinc stearate is a zinc salt of stearic acid used as a nutrient supplement in food products. It provides bioavailable zinc, an essential mineral important for immune function, wound healing, and protein synthesis.
Zinc Sulfate
NutrientZinc sulfate is an inorganic compound used as a nutrient supplement and processing aid in food production. It provides bioavailable zinc, an essential mineral required for immune function, protein synthesis, and enzymatic processes in the human body.
Zingerone
FlavoringZingerone is a naturally occurring organic compound found primarily in ginger that functions as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is responsible for the characteristic pungent, spicy taste of ginger and is used in the food industry to replicate or enhance ginger-like flavors in various applications.
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