Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 1081–1104 of 3,972 additives
Aluminum Salts Of Fatty Acids
EmulsifierAluminum salts of fatty acids are emulsifiers and anticaking agents derived from aluminum and naturally occurring fatty acids. They are used in food manufacturing to improve texture, prevent clumping, and stabilize emulsions in various processed food products.
Aluminum Sodium Sulfate
LeaveningAluminum sodium sulfate (alum) is a chemical compound used in food processing as a leavening agent, firming agent, and pH control agent. It helps baked goods rise, maintains the firmness of pickled vegetables, and stabilizes pH levels in food products.
Aluminum Stearate
EmulsifierAluminum stearate is an aluminum salt of stearic acid used as an anticaking agent, free-flow agent, and emulsifier in food processing. It helps prevent clumping in powdered products and improves texture and stability in various food formulations.
Aluminum Sulfate
ColorantAluminum sulfate (alum) is a multipurpose food additive used as a firming agent, pH control agent, and processing aid in various food products. While not GRAS-designated by the FDA, it has been used in food processing for decades with no reported adverse events in the FDA database.
Ambergris, Tincture
FlavoringAmbergris tincture is a flavoring agent derived from ambergris, a waxy substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. It is used in very small quantities to add subtle, complex flavor notes to food and beverages, particularly in luxury food products.
Ambrette Seed (hibiscus Abelmoschus L.)
FlavoringAmbrette seed (Hibiscus abelmoschus L.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent extracted from the seeds of the ambrette plant, a tropical hibiscus species. It is used in food and beverage applications to impart a musky, slightly sweet flavor profile.
Ambrette Seed, Oil (hibiscus Abelmoschus L.)
FlavoringAmbrette seed oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the hibiscus Abelmoschus plant, used to impart musky, warm aromatic notes in food and beverage products. It is not currently approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or recalls.
Ambrette, Absolute, Oil (hibiscus Abelmoschus L.)
FlavoringAmbrette absolute oil is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from the hibiscus Abelmoschus plant, commonly known as musk mallow. It is used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products to impart aromatic and taste characteristics.
Ambrette, Tincture (hibiscus Abelmoschus L.)
FlavoringAmbrette tincture is a flavoring agent derived from hibiscus Abelmoschus L., a plant native to tropical regions. It is used in the food industry to impart distinctive floral and musky flavor notes to various food products.
Amino Tri(methylene Phosphonic Acid), Sodium Salt
OtherAmino Tri(methylene Phosphonic Acid), Sodium Salt (ATMP) is an organophosphonate compound with unclear applications in food processing. Its specific function in food products remains undocumented in available scientific literature.
Aminoglycoside 3'-phosphotransferase Ii
OtherAminoglycoside 3'-phosphotransferase II (APH(3')-II) is an enzyme used in genetic modification of food crops to confer antibiotic resistance as a selectable marker during development. It is not present in final food products intended for consumption.
Aminopeptidase From Lactococcus Lactis
OtherAminopeptidase from Lactococcus lactis is an enzyme derived from a food-grade lactic acid bacterium used to break down proteins in food processing. It functions as a processing aid in dairy and other food applications where protein modification is desired.
Ammonia (also Includes Ammonium Chloride)
FlavoringAmmonia and ammonium chloride are nitrogen-containing compounds used as flavoring agents and flavor adjuvants in food production. These additives enhance or modify taste profiles in various food products and are subject to FDA regulations governing their safe use in food.
Ammonium Acetate
OtherAmmonium acetate (CAS 631-61-8) is an inorganic salt compound formed from ammonia and acetic acid. While not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA, it has industrial and laboratory applications, with its food use function remaining undocumented in regulatory databases.
Ammonium Bicarbonate
LeaveningAmmonium bicarbonate (NH₄HCO₃) is an inorganic salt used as a leavening agent in baked goods. It decomposes during heating to produce carbon dioxide, ammonia, and water, creating the rise and texture in cookies, crackers, and other baked products.
Ammonium Carbonate
LeaveningAmmonium carbonate is an inorganic salt used as a leavening agent in baked goods to produce carbon dioxide gas, helping dough rise. It also functions as a pH control agent in food manufacturing and is recognized as safe by the FDA.
Ammonium Caseinate
OtherAmmonium caseinate is a food additive derived from casein, a milk protein, that has been granted GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status by the FDA. While its specific function in food applications remains undocumented, it is utilized in various food formulations.
Ammonium Chloride
FlavoringAmmonium chloride (NH₄Cl) is an inorganic salt used in food production as a dough strengthener, leavening agent, and flavoring agent. It functions as a processing aid that improves dough texture and rise in baked goods while contributing a slightly salty taste.
Ammonium Citrate, Dibasic
LubricantAmmonium citrate, dibasic (CAS 3012-65-5) is an inorganic salt compound used as a lubricant and release agent in food processing. It helps prevent sticking during manufacturing and handling of food products.
Ammonium Gluconate
OtherAmmonium gluconate (CAS 2554-04-3) is an ammonium salt of gluconic acid. Its specific function in food applications remains poorly documented in available literature, and it is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.
Ammonium Hydroxide
LeaveningAmmonium hydroxide is an inorganic compound commonly used in food processing as a leavening agent, pH control agent, and surface-finishing agent. It is approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the FDA and has been used in food manufacturing for decades with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Ammonium Isovalerate
FlavoringAmmonium isovalerate is an organic salt compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It imparts a characteristic cheesy, fermented note and is employed in small quantities to enhance savory food flavors.
Ammonium Pectinate
OtherAmmonium pectinate is a salt derivative of pectin formed by combining pectin with ammonia. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it has not been established as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Ammonium Persulfate
OtherAmmonium persulfate (APS) is a strong oxidizing agent used as an antimicrobial agent and fumigant in food processing. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has limited applications in food safety contexts.
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