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Food Additive Database

3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.

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Alpha-campholenic Alcohol

Flavoring

Alpha-campholenic alcohol is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes camphor-like and woody aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other food items.

CAS 1901-38-8View
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Alpha-damascone

Flavoring

Alpha-damascone is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts fruity, rose-like, and woody notes to food and beverages. It is used in small quantities to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in processed foods and drinks.

CAS 43052-87-5View
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Alpha-ethyl Benzyl Butyrate

Flavoring

Alpha-ethyl benzyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and ester-like notes to food and beverages. It is not designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 10031-86-4View
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Alpha-furfuryl Octanoate

Flavoring

Alpha-furfuryl octanoate is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts fruity and complex taste notes to food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring agent in processed foods, beverages, and other consumer products.

CAS 39252-03-4View
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Alpha-furfuryl Pentanoate

Flavoring

Alpha-furfuryl pentanoate (CAS 36701-01-6) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, caramel-like notes in food and beverage products. This ester functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods.

CAS 36701-01-6View
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Alpha-galactosidase From Morteirella Vinaceae Raffinoseutilizer

Other

Alpha-galactosidase from Mortierella vinaceae is an enzyme derived from a fungal source that breaks down complex sugars (raffinose oligosaccharides) in food. It is used in food processing to reduce flatulence-causing sugars and improve digestibility of certain plant-based foods.

CAS 977080-39-9View
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Alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde

Flavoring

Alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde (CAS 101-86-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a spicy, warm aromatic character and is employed in limited applications within the food and beverage industry.

CAS 101-86-0View
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Alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy Poly(oxyethylene) Poly(oxypropylene) Poly(oxyethylene) (15 Mole Minimum) Blocked Copolymer, Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed Oil Polymers

Other

This is a complex polymeric surface-active agent derived from rapeseed oil, designed to modify surface properties in food applications. It functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in processed foods where oil and water phases need to be maintained.

CAS 977174-28-9View
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Alpha-ionene

Flavoring

Alpha-ionene is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as a terpene derivative used to provide woody and ionone-like aromatic notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 475-03-6View
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Alpha-ionol

Flavoring

Alpha-ionol is a synthetic flavoring compound with antioxidant properties used to enhance taste and preserve freshness in food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 25312-34-9View
Safe

Alpha-ionone

Flavoring

Alpha-ionone (CAS 127-41-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, floral, and woody notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry to enhance taste and aroma profiles.

CAS 127-41-3View
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Alpha-irone

Flavoring

Alpha-irone is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is used in small quantities in food products to provide or enhance flavor characteristics, though it is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

CAS 79-69-6View
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Alpha-isobutylphenethyl Alcohol

Flavoring

Alpha-isobutylphenethyl alcohol is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides floral and fruity notes to beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods.

CAS 7779-78-4View
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Alpha-isomethylionone

Flavoring

Alpha-isomethylionone (CAS 127-51-5) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart woody and floral notes in food and beverage products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or product recalls.

CAS 127-51-5View
Safe

Alpha-isomethylionyl Acetate

Flavoring

Alpha-isomethylionyl Acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It is a minor ingredient in the flavor industry, functioning as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance product taste profiles.

CAS 68555-61-3View
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Alpha-ketobutyric Acid

Flavoring

Alpha-ketobutyric acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It belongs to the keto acid family and is employed to modify or enhance taste profiles in various food applications.

CAS 600-18-0View
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Alpha-methyl-beta-hydroxypropyl Alpha-methyl-beta-mercaptopropyl Sulfide

Flavoring

Alpha-methyl-beta-hydroxypropyl Alpha-methyl-beta-mercaptopropyl Sulfide (CAS 54957-02-7) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. This sulfur-containing molecule is designed to impart or intensify savory and meaty flavor notes in various food applications.

CAS 54957-02-7View
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Alpha-methylbenzyl Acetate

Flavoring

Alpha-methylbenzyl acetate (CAS 93-92-5) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It provides fruity and floral aromatic characteristics to enhance product taste profiles.

CAS 93-92-5View
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Alpha-methylbenzyl Alcohol

Flavoring

Alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol (CAS 98-85-1) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste and aroma profiles in various food applications.

CAS 98-85-1View
Safe

Alpha-methylbenzyl Butyrate

Flavoring

Alpha-methylbenzyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes to food and beverage products. This ester is employed in small quantities as a flavoring agent in various consumer food applications.

CAS 3460-44-4View
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Alpha-methylbenzyl Formate

Flavoring

Alpha-methylbenzyl formate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has no documented adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 7775-38-4View
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Alpha-methylbenzyl Isobutyrate

Flavoring

Alpha-methylbenzyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has not been associated with adverse events or recalls.

CAS 7775-39-5View
Safe

Alpha-methylbenzyl Propionate

Flavoring

Alpha-methylbenzyl propionate (CAS 120-45-6) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to enhance or modify taste and aroma profiles in various food applications.

CAS 120-45-6View
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Alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde

Flavoring

Alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is a synthetic aromatic aldehyde that imparts spicy, cinnamon-like sensory characteristics to beverages, confectionery, and other food applications.

CAS 101-39-3View

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