Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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4-decenal
Flavoring4-Decenal is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the aldehyde class of flavor compounds and is employed to impart fatty, fruity, and fresh notes to various food and beverage formulations.
4-decenoic Acid
Flavoring4-Decenoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and fatty flavor notes to various processed foods and beverages.
4-decenyl Acetate, Cis-
Flavoring4-decenyl acetate, cis- is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
4-ethyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol
Flavoring4-ethyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol, also known as 4-ethylsyringol (FEMA No. 3679), is a chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contributes distinctive phenolic, smoky, spicy, or woody notes to a wide range of foods and beverages. This additive is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
4-ethylbenzaldehyde
Flavoring4-ethylbenzaldehyde (CAS 4748-78-1) is a synthetic organic compound primarily used in food as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. While not formally affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, it holds GRAS status from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA GRAS #3704). It imparts specific aromatic notes to various food products.
4-ethylguaiacol
Flavoring4-ethylguaiacol is a synthetic flavoring agent and flavor enhancer used in the food industry to impart or enhance smoky, spicy, or phenolic notes. It is also naturally present in various fermented and aged foods and beverages, such as coffee, wine, and whiskey, contributing to their complex flavor profiles. This additive is approved for use as a synthetic flavoring substance in the United States.
4-ethyloctanoic Acid
Flavoring4-ethyloctanoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has not been associated with adverse events or recalls.
4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Flavoring4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-hydroxypropanoate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific aromatic characteristics to food and beverage products. This complex organic molecule functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.
4-heptanone
Flavoring4-heptanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and nutty flavor characteristics and is employed in various processed foods and beverages.
4-heptenal Diethyl Acetal
Flavoring4-heptenal Diethyl Acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages.
4-hexen-1-ol
Flavoring4-hexen-1-ol is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a naturally occurring alcohol found in various plants and is employed to provide fruity, floral, or herbal flavor notes to beverages, baked goods, and other food items.
4-hexene-3-one
Flavoring4-hexene-3-one is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and herbal flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the taste profile of various food and beverage applications.
4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethyl-2,4-nonadienoic Acid Gamma Lactone
Flavoring4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethyl-2,4-nonadienoic acid gamma lactone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and coconut notes in food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no documented adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone
Flavoring4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that mimics strawberry and other fruity notes. It is used in very small quantities in food and beverage products to enhance or create fruit flavors.
4-hydroxy-2-butenoic Acid Gamma-lactone
Flavoring4-hydroxy-2-butenoic acid gamma-lactone, also known as gamma-butyrolactone or GBL, is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts buttery, creamy, and caramel-like flavor notes to various foods and beverages.
4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde
Flavoring4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde, commonly known as syringaldehyde, is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in some plants and is employed to impart vanilla-like and woody aromatic notes to foods and beverages.
4-hydroxy-3-methyloctanoic Acid Lactone
Flavoring4-hydroxy-3-methyloctanoic acid lactone is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a coconut, creamy, or buttery flavor profile and is employed in small quantities to enhance taste in various processed foods.
4-hydroxy-3-pentenoic Acid Lactone
Flavoring4-hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid lactone (also known as mevalonolactone) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA, though it has not been associated with adverse events or recalls in the United States.
4-hydroxy-4-(3-hydroxy-1-butenyl)-3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one
Flavoring4-hydroxy-4-(3-hydroxy-1-butenyl)-3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one (CAS 23526-45-6) is a synthetic organic flavoring compound used to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics to food products. This ingredient functions as a flavoring agent in the food industry.
4-hydroxy-4-methyl-5-hexenoic Acid Gamma Lactone
Flavoring4-hydroxy-4-methyl-5-hexenoic acid gamma lactone is a naturally-derived flavoring compound used to impart fruity, creamy, and coconut-like notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in processed foods.
4-hydroxy-4-methyl-7-cis-decanoic Acid Gamma Lactone
Flavoring4-hydroxy-4-methyl-7-cis-decanoic acid gamma lactone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart coconut and creamy notes to food products. It belongs to the lactone class of flavor chemicals and is employed in small quantities in various processed foods and beverages.
4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone
Flavoring4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent to provide fruity, strawberry-like notes in food and beverages. It enhances taste profiles in various processed foods and is structurally similar to compounds found in fruits.
4-hydroxyacetophenone
Flavoring4-hydroxyacetophenone is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a subtle, sweet aromatic character and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.
4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
Flavoring4-hydroxybenzaldehyde is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a naturally occurring aromatic aldehyde that imparts vanilla-like and almond-like sensory notes to food and beverage formulations.
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