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Food Additive Database

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

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Beta-cyclodextrin

Flavoring

Beta-cyclodextrin is a naturally occurring cyclic oligosaccharide derived from starch through enzymatic processes. In food, its primary function is as a flavoring agent or adjuvant, as well as a formulation aid. It is widely recognized for its ability to encapsulate various compounds, improving their stability and solubility.

CAS 7585-39-9View
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Beta-ionol

Flavoring

Beta-ionol is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes woody and amber-like sensory characteristics to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 22029-76-1View
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Beta-ionone

Flavoring

Beta-ionone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, woody, and floral notes to food and beverages. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA but may be used in some food applications in certain jurisdictions.

CAS 14901-07-6View
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Beta-ionone Epoxide

Flavoring

Beta-ionone epoxide is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity, floral, and woody taste notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant and is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

CAS 23267-57-4View
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Beta-ionyl Acetate

Flavoring

Beta-ionyl Acetate (CAS 22030-19-9) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and floral taste notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.

CAS 22030-19-9View
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Beta-isomethylionone

Flavoring

Beta-isomethylionone is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides floral and fruity notes commonly found in processed beverages, confectionery, and baked goods.

CAS 79-89-0View
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Beta-methylphenethyl Alcohol

Flavoring

Beta-methylphenethyl alcohol (CAS 1123-85-9) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify the sensory profile of processed foods and beverages.

CAS 1123-85-9View
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Beta-myrcene

Flavoring

Beta-myrcene is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It contributes herbal, woody, and slightly fruity notes and is commonly derived from essential oils and plant sources.

CAS 123-35-3View
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Beta-naphthyl Anthranilate

Flavoring

Beta-naphthyl anthranilate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited regulatory status globally.

CAS 63449-68-3View
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Beta-naphthyl Ethyl Ether

Flavoring

Beta-naphthyl ethyl ether is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited use in modern food manufacturing.

CAS 93-18-5View
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Beta-naphthyl Isobutyl Ether

Flavoring

Beta-naphthyl isobutyl ether is a synthetic flavoring compound used to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in food products. It belongs to a class of aromatic chemical compounds designed to provide sensory characteristics in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 2173-57-1View
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Beta-naphthyl Methyl Ether

Flavoring

Beta-naphthyl Methyl Ether (CAS 93-04-9) is an organic chemical compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA and has limited use in modern food manufacturing.

CAS 93-04-9View
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Beta-pinene

Flavoring

Beta-pinene is a naturally occurring terpene compound found in pine trees, cannabis, and various plants, used as a flavoring agent to provide woody and herbal notes in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list.

CAS 127-91-3View
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Beta-terpineol

Flavoring

Beta-terpineol (CAS 138-87-4) is a naturally-occurring terpene alcohol used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It contributes fruity, herbal, and piney flavor notes to various consumer products.

CAS 138-87-4View
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Betaine

Flavoring

Betaine (CAS 107-43-7) is a naturally occurring organic compound found in plants and animals that functions as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It is used to enhance taste profiles and improve the sensory characteristics of various food formulations.

CAS 107-43-7View
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Biotin

Nutrient

Biotin (vitamin B7) is an essential water-soluble B vitamin naturally found in foods and used as a nutrient supplement in fortified products. In food applications, it functions as both a nutritional fortification agent and a sequestrant to improve product stability and nutrient retention.

CAS 58-85-5View
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Biphenyl

Flavoring

Biphenyl (diphenyl) 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 has limited use in food applications globally.

CAS 92-52-4View
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Birch Tar, Oil (betula Pendula Roth And Related Betula Spp.)

Flavoring

Birch tar oil is a flavoring agent derived from the bark of birch trees (Betula pendula and related species). It is used sparingly in food production to impart smoky, woody flavoring characteristics, though it is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredient by the FDA.

CAS 8001-88-5View
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Birch, Sweet, Oil (betula Lenta L.)

Flavoring

Birch, Sweet, Oil (Betula lenta L.) is a natural essential oil derived from sweet birch trees, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic wintergreen-like flavor and is employed in confectionery, beverages, and other food applications.

CAS 68917-50-0View
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Bis(1-mercaptopropyl)sulfide

Flavoring

Bis(1-mercaptopropyl)sulfide is an organosulfur compound 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 no recorded adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 53897-60-2View
Unknown

Bis(2,5-dimethyl-3-furyl) Disulfide

Flavoring

Bis(2,5-dimethyl-3-furyl) disulfide is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts savory, meaty, and roasted notes to food products. It is used in very small quantities to enhance the flavor profiles of processed foods, seasonings, and savory applications.

CAS 28588-73-0View
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Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl) Disulfide

Flavoring

Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl) disulfide is a synthetic flavoring compound that mimics savory, meaty, and roasted notes in food products. It is used as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent primarily in processed foods to create or intensify complex taste profiles.

CAS 28588-75-2View
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Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl) Tetrasulfide

Flavoring

Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl) tetrasulfide is a synthetic flavoring compound containing sulfur that imparts savory, meaty, and roasted notes to food products. It is used in small quantities by the food industry to enhance flavor profiles in processed foods.

CAS 28588-76-3View
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Bis(2-methylphenyl) Disulfide

Flavoring

Bis(2-methylphenyl) disulfide is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic sulfur-based taste and aroma profile, commonly associated with savory and meat-like flavors.

CAS 4032-80-8View

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