Food Additive Database
2,898 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 409–432 of 2,898 additives
2-methylpentanal
Flavoring2-methylpentanal is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, malty, and almond-like aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.
2-methylpiperidine
Flavoring2-methylpiperidine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization in most jurisdictions.
2-methylpropyl-3-methylbutyrate
Flavoring2-methylpropyl-3-methylbutyrate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and sweet taste characteristics and is employed in various beverages, confections, and processed foods to enhance flavor profiles.
2-methylpyrazine
Flavoring2-methylpyrazine is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart roasted, nutty, and savory notes. It occurs naturally in various foods and is used in very small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.
2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one
Flavoring2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one (CAS 3188-00-9) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and caramel-like notes in food products. This organic chemical functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.
2-methyltetrahydrothiophen-3-one
Flavoring2-methyltetrahydrothiophen-3-one is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the thiophene family, used primarily as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and sulfurous taste characteristics to processed foods.
2-methylthioacetaldehyde
Flavoring2-methylthioacetaldehyde is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart savory and meaty notes to food products. It is not approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory presence in food applications.
2-methylundecanal
Flavoring2-methylundecanal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA but may be used in certain applications under different regulatory frameworks.
2-methylvaleric Acid
Flavoring2-methylvaleric acid is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic fruity, slightly pungent aroma and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods and beverages.
2-naphthalenthiol
Flavoring2-naphthalenthiol is an organic sulfur-containing compound used as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in the food industry. It contributes to savory, meaty, and sulfurous flavor notes in processed foods and beverages.
2-nonanol
Flavoring2-nonanol is a naturally-occurring nine-carbon alcohol used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It imparts fruity, floral, and woody notes to beverages, baked goods, and confectionery items.
2-nonanone
Flavoring2-nonanone (CAS 821-55-6) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a naturally occurring ketone that contributes fruity and creamy flavor notes to various processed foods and beverages.
2-nonanone Propyleneglycol Acetal
Flavoring2-nonanone Propyleneglycol Acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound created by combining nonanone (a naturally-occurring ketone) with propylene glycol. It is used in food products to provide fruity, floral, and woody flavor notes.
2-nonenal
Flavoring2-nonenal is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the aldehyde family and is employed to impart desirable taste and aroma characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.
2-nonenoic Acid Gamma-lactone
Flavoring2-nonenoic Acid Gamma-lactone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create coconut and creamy notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.
2-octanol
Flavoring2-octanol is a naturally occurring eight-carbon alcohol used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It imparts fruity and floral notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance overall flavor profiles in various food applications.
2-octanone
Flavoring2-Octanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and herbaceous notes and is derived from sources including natural fermentation and synthetic production.
2-octen-4-one
Flavoring2-Octen-4-one (CAS 4643-27-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to provide specific taste and aroma characteristics. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredient by the FDA, though it has not been associated with adverse events or product recalls.
2-octenal
Flavoring2-octenal is an unsaturated aldehyde used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has been used in flavor formulations with no reported adverse events or recalls.
2-oxo-3-ethyl-4-butanolide
Flavoring2-oxo-3-ethyl-4-butanolide is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart buttery, creamy, and caramel-like notes to food products. It belongs to the class of lactone-based flavor chemicals and is employed in very small quantities in various processed foods and beverages.
2-oxo-3-phenylpropionic Acid
Flavoring2-oxo-3-phenylpropionic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts phenolic and fruity flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in various food applications.
2-oxopentanedioic Acid
Flavoring2-Oxopentanedioic acid (also known as alpha-ketoglutaric acid) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products. It functions to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.
2-oxothiolane
Flavoring2-Oxothiolane (CAS 1003-10-7) is a synthetic flavoring compound containing a five-membered sulfur-containing ring structure. It is used as a flavoring agent or flavor adjuvant in food products to provide savory, meaty, or roasted taste notes.
2-pentadecanone
Flavoring2-pentadecanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of ketones and is employed to impart specific aromatic and taste characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.
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