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

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Angelica Root (angelica Spp.)

Flavoring

Angelica root is a plant-derived flavoring agent extracted from Angelica species plants, traditionally used in herbal preparations and beverages. It functions as a flavor enhancer and flavoring adjuvant in food products, contributing aromatic and slightly bitter taste characteristics.

CAS 977050-06-8View
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Angelica Root, Extract (angelica Archangelica L.)

Flavoring

Angelica Root Extract is a flavoring agent derived from the roots of Angelica archangelica L., a plant native to northeastern Europe and Scandinavia. It is used in food and beverage products to impart aromatic, slightly bitter herbal and spicy notes characteristic of angelica.

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Angelica Root, Oil (angelica Archangelica L.)

Flavoring

Angelica root oil is a volatile essential oil derived from the roots of Angelica archangelica L., a plant native to northern Europe. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, particularly in liqueurs, bitters, and confectionery products, imparting warm, herbal, and slightly spicy notes.

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Angelica Seed (angelica Spp.)

Other

Angelica seed refers to seeds from plants of the Angelica genus (Angelica spp.), aromatic botanical materials used in food and beverage applications. While traditionally used as a flavoring agent in some European cuisines and herbal preparations, its specific function in modern food manufacturing remains unclear.

CAS 977050-07-9View
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Angelica Seed, Extract (angelica Archangelica L.)

Flavoring

Angelica seed extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of Angelica archangelica L., a plant native to Northern Europe. It is used in food and beverage applications to impart herbal, slightly spicy, and aromatic characteristics to products.

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Angelica Seed, Oil (angelica Archangelica L.)

Flavoring

Angelica seed oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of Angelica archangelica L., a plant native to Northern Europe. It is used in food and beverage products to impart herbal and slightly bitter aromatic characteristics.

CAS 977050-08-0View
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Angelica Stem, Oil (angelica Archangelica L.)

Flavoring

Angelica stem oil is an essential oil derived from the stems of Angelica archangelica L., a plant native to northern Europe. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to impart aromatic, spicy-herbaceous characteristics.

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Angola Weed (roccella Fuciformis Ach.)

Flavoring

Angola Weed (Roccella fuciformis) is a lichen species used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status and has no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA databases.

CAS 977038-44-0View
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Angostura (galipea Offincinalis Hancock)

Flavoring

Angostura (Galipea officinalis Hancock) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the bark of a South American tree. It is primarily used to add bitter, aromatic flavoring to beverages, bitters, and food products, and has a long history of use in traditional medicines and culinary applications.

CAS 977000-22-8View
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Angostura, Extract (galipea Officinalis Hancock)

Flavoring

Angostura Extract is a flavoring agent derived from the bark of Galipea officinalis, a South American tree. It is used in food and beverages to provide bitter, aromatic flavor characteristics, most commonly in cocktails and bitters formulations.

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Anisaldehyde Propyleneglycol Acetal

Flavoring

Anisaldehyde propyleneglycol acetal (CAS 6414-32-0) is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart anise-like aromatic properties to food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages where licorice or anise notes are desired.

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Anise (pimpinella Anisum L.)

Flavoring

Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) is a flavoring agent derived from the seeds of the anise plant, widely used in food and beverages for its distinctive licorice-like taste. It has been designated as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 977007-65-0View
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Anise, Oil (pimpinella Anisum L.)

Flavoring

Anise oil is a flavoring agent derived from anise seeds (Pimpinella anisum L.), characterized by its distinctive licorice-like taste. It is commonly used in food and beverage products to provide natural flavoring, particularly in alcoholic drinks, confectionery, and baked goods.

CAS 8007-70-3View
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Anise, Star (illicium Verum Hook, F.)

Flavoring

Star anise (Illicium verum) is a dried, star-shaped fruit from an evergreen tree native to Southwest China and Vietnam. It functions as a natural flavoring agent in food products, providing a distinctive licorice-like taste and aroma to beverages, confections, baked goods, and savory dishes.

CAS 977052-16-6View
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Anise, Star, Oil (illicium Verum Hook, F.)

Flavoring

Star anise oil is a flavoring agent extracted from the star-shaped fruit of Illicium verum, a tree native to Southeast Asia. It is used in food products to impart a characteristic licorice-like flavor and aroma, commonly appearing in beverages, confections, baked goods, and spice blends.

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Anisic Acid

Flavoring

Anisic acid is an organic compound derived from anise with a characteristic aromatic scent. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer to impart anise-like notes to beverages, confections, and other food products.

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Anisole

Flavoring

Anisole is an organic compound with a characteristic licorice-like aroma used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) substance by the FDA, though it has not been associated with adverse events or recalls in food applications.

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Anisyl Acetate

Flavoring

Anisyl acetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart anise-like or licorice notes. It is a synthetic flavoring ingredient derived from acetic acid and anisyl alcohol, commonly used in beverages, confections, and other food applications.

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Anisyl Alcohol

Flavoring

Anisyl alcohol is an organic compound derived from anise with a characteristic licorice-like aroma. It is used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food and beverage products to impart or enhance anise-related flavors.

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Anisyl Butyrate

Flavoring

Anisyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts anise and licorice-like aromatic notes to food and beverages. It functions as a flavor enhancer and is used in small quantities to create or modify taste profiles in various commercial food products.

CAS 6963-56-0View
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Anisyl Formate

Flavoring

Anisyl formate is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It imparts a sweet, anise-like aroma and is employed to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in food products.

CAS 122-91-8View
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Anisyl Phenylacetate

Flavoring

Anisyl phenylacetate (CAS 102-17-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and is not listed as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).

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Anisyl Propionate

Flavoring

Anisyl propionate is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts anise-like taste and aroma to food products. It functions as both a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 7549-33-9View
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Annatto, Extract (bixa Orellana L.)

Colorant

Annatto extract is a natural colorant derived from the seeds of the achiote plant (Bixa orellana L.), used primarily to impart yellow, orange, and red hues to foods. It functions as both a coloring agent and flavoring adjuvant in various food products, with no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA databases.

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