Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Beta-cyclodextrin
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-ionol
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-ionone
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-ionone Epoxide
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-ionyl Acetate
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-isomethylionone
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-methylphenethyl Alcohol
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-myrcene
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-naphthyl Anthranilate
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-naphthyl Ethyl Ether
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-naphthyl Isobutyl Ether
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-naphthyl Methyl Ether
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-pinene
FlavoringBeta-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.
Beta-terpineol
FlavoringBeta-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.
Betaine
FlavoringBetaine (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.
Biotin
NutrientBiotin (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.
Biphenyl
FlavoringBiphenyl (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.
Birch Tar, Oil (betula Pendula Roth And Related Betula Spp.)
FlavoringBirch 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.
Birch, Sweet, Oil (betula Lenta L.)
FlavoringBirch, 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.
Bis(1-mercaptopropyl)sulfide
FlavoringBis(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.
Bis(2,5-dimethyl-3-furyl) Disulfide
FlavoringBis(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.
Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl) Disulfide
FlavoringBis(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.
Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl) Tetrasulfide
FlavoringBis(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.
Bis(2-methylphenyl) Disulfide
FlavoringBis(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.
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