Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Bis-(methylthio)methane
FlavoringBis-(methylthio)methane is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and sulfurous flavor notes and is employed in various processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
Bisabolene
FlavoringBisabolene is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene compound used as a flavoring agent and antimicrobial additive in food products. Derived from plant sources, it contributes aromatic properties while offering potential preservation benefits in food formulations.
Blackberry Bark, Extract (rubus, Spp. Of Section Eubatus)
FlavoringBlackberry bark extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from Rubus species plants in the Eubatus section. It is used in the food industry to enhance and impart blackberry flavor to various food and beverage products.
Blackberry Fruit Extract
FlavoringBlackberry Fruit Extract (CAS 84787-69-9) is a concentrated flavoring agent derived from blackberries used to impart natural berry taste to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry to enhance or replicate blackberry flavor profiles.
Bois De Rose, Oil (aniba Rosaeodora Ducke)
FlavoringBois de Rose Oil is a natural essential oil derived from the wood of the Aniba rosaeodora tree native to South America. It is used as a flavoring agent and aromatic adjuvant in food and beverage products.
Boldus Leaves (peumus Boldus Mol.)
OtherBoldus leaves (Peumus boldus Mol.) are derived from the Chilean boldo tree and have been traditionally used in herbal preparations. Their function as a food additive remains poorly documented, and they are not approved as safe by the FDA.
Bonito, Dried
OtherBonito, Dried is a dehydrated form of bonito fish, a species in the mackerel family. While traditionally used as a food ingredient and flavoring agent in various cuisines, its specific function as a food additive remains undocumented in regulatory databases.
Boric Acid
LubricantBoric acid (CAS 10043-35-3) is a naturally occurring compound that functions as a lubricant or release agent in food manufacturing. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and is not recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for food use.
Borneol
FlavoringBorneol is a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol found in essential oils of camphor, mint, and other plants. It is used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food and beverage products to provide a cooling, minty, or woody taste profile.
Bornyl Acetate
FlavoringBornyl acetate is a naturally derived flavoring compound created by combining borneol with acetic acid. It is used in food products to provide pine, woody, and herbal flavor notes.
Bornyl Butyrate
FlavoringBornyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from borneol and butyric acid. It is used in the food industry to provide fruity and herbal flavor notes to various food and beverage products.
Bornyl Formate
FlavoringBornyl formate is a naturally-derived flavoring compound classified as an ester of formic acid and borneol. It is used in food and beverage products to provide minty, camphoraceous, and woody flavor notes.
Bornyl Isovalerate
FlavoringBornyl isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from borneol and isovaleric acid. It is used primarily in food and beverage applications to impart fruity, woody, and herbal flavor notes.
Bornyl Valerate
FlavoringBornyl valerate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from borneol and valeric acid. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to provide spicy, woody, and herbal taste notes to various food and beverage products.
Boronia, Absolute (boronia Megastigma Nees)
FlavoringBoronia absolute is a natural flavoring extract derived from the boronia megastigma plant, commonly known as the Australian brown boronia. It is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent to impart floral and aromatic notes to various food and beverage products.
Bouillon, Vegetable, Smoke
OtherVegetable Bouillon, Smoke is a flavoring ingredient derived from vegetable sources with smoke flavoring components. Its specific function in food products remains largely undocumented in available scientific literature, though it is presumed to be used as a flavor enhancer or seasoning base in various food applications.
Bromelain
FlavoringBromelain is a proteolytic enzyme extracted from pineapple stems and fruit. In food manufacturing, it functions as a flavor enhancer, texturizer, and processing aid, primarily used in meat tenderization and beverage production.
Bryonia Root (bryonia Spp.)
FlavoringBryonia root is a plant-derived flavoring agent sourced from bryonia species plants. It is used in food manufacturing as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to impart taste characteristics to various food products.
Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina And Crenulata)
FlavoringBuchu leaves (Barosma betulina and crenulata) are a natural flavoring agent derived from a South African plant known for its aromatic, minty-herbal properties. Used primarily in beverages and food products to impart distinctive flavor, buchu leaf extract serves as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry.
Buchu Leaves Extract
FlavoringBuchu Leaves Extract is a flavoring agent derived from the leaves of the Agathosma plant native to South Africa. It functions as a flavor enhancer and flavoring adjuvant in food products, contributing aromatic and taste characteristics to beverages and culinary preparations.
Buchu Leaves, Oil (barosma Spp.)
FlavoringBuchu leaves oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from Barosma species plants native to South Africa. It is used in the food industry primarily as a flavor enhancer and flavoring adjuvant to impart distinctive herbal and minty notes to various food and beverage products.
Buckbean Leaves (menyanthes Trifoliata L.)
FlavoringBuckbean leaves (Menyanthes trifoliata L.) are a botanical flavoring agent derived from an aquatic plant traditionally used in herbal preparations. It functions as a flavor enhancer and flavoring adjuvant in food products, though its use remains limited in modern food manufacturing.
Buckbean Leaves, Extract (menyanthes Trifoliata L.)
FlavoringBuckbean leaves extract is a flavoring agent derived from Menyanthes trifoliata L., an aquatic plant traditionally used in herbal preparations. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring adjuvant to impart bitter and herbal taste characteristics to beverages and food products.
Butadiene-styrene Rubber
OtherButadiene-styrene rubber is a synthetic polymer derived from petroleum that is used as a masticatory substance (chewing gum base component). It provides elasticity and texture to chewing gum products and is not intended to be swallowed.
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