Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Cis-6-nonen-1-ol
FlavoringCis-6-nonen-1-ol is a naturally occurring volatile compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is employed to provide fruity, floral, and green note characteristics to various food and beverage applications.
Cis-6-nonenal
FlavoringCis-6-nonenal is a naturally occurring volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent to impart fresh, green, and herbaceous notes to food products. It is not approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization in most jurisdictions.
Cis-6-nonenyl Acetate
FlavoringCis-6-nonenyl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes to food and beverage products. This volatile ester is employed in small quantities as a flavoring agent in various consumer food applications.
Cis-9-octadecenyl Acetate
FlavoringCis-9-octadecenyl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from oleic acid and acetic acid. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent and adjuvant to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics to various food products.
Cis-carvone Oxide
FlavoringCis-carvone oxide is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from carvone, a naturally occurring terpene found in caraway and spearmint. It is used in food manufacturing as a flavoring agent to impart minty or spice-like taste profiles.
Cis-dihydrocarvone
FlavoringCis-dihydrocarvone is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a minty, spicy aroma characteristic and is derived from or chemically similar to compounds found in caraway seeds and other plant sources.
Citral
FlavoringCitral is a natural organic compound found in citrus fruits and lemongrass that functions as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides lemon and citrus notes to beverages, confections, and other food items, and is widely used in the flavor industry.
Citral Diethyl Acetal
FlavoringCitral Diethyl Acetal, identified by CAS Number 7492-66-2, is a synthetic flavoring agent widely used in the food industry. It is primarily utilized to impart fresh, citrusy, and lemon-like notes to various food and beverage products, offering a more stable alternative to citral itself. Its use is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
Citral Dimethyl Acetal
FlavoringCitral dimethyl acetal (CAS 7549-37-3) is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart lemon and citrus notes to food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry, though it has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.
Citral Glyceryl Acetal
FlavoringCitral glyceryl acetal is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from citral (a natural compound found in citrus oils) combined with glycerin and acetaldehyde. It is used in food products to provide lemon and citrus flavor notes.
Citral Propylene Glycol Acetal
FlavoringCitral Propylene Glycol Acetal (CAS 10444-50-5) is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from citral, a naturally occurring compound found in citrus oils. It is used in food and beverage products to impart lemon and citrus flavors.
Citric Acid
FlavoringCitric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is one of the most widely used food additives in the world, serving as a preservative, flavor enhancer, and pH regulator. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and authorized in the EU (E330).
Citric And Fatty Acid Esters Of Glycerol
FlavoringCitric And Fatty Acid Esters Of Glycerol (CAS 97593-31-2) is a food additive primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is an ester derived from glycerol, citric acid, and various fatty acids, employed to impart or enhance specific flavor characteristics in food products. While not FDA GRAS, there are no reported adverse events or recalls.
Citronella, Oil (cymbopogon Nardus Rendle)
FlavoringCitronella, Oil (cymbopogon Nardus Rendle) is a natural essential oil derived from citronella grass, characterized by a fresh, lemon-like, and grassy aroma. In the food industry, it is utilized as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to impart a distinct taste and fragrance to various products. While widely recognized for non-food applications, its use in food is typically in very small, carefully controlled concentrations.
Citronellal
FlavoringCitronellal (CAS 106-23-0) is a naturally occurring organic compound with a fresh, citrus-like aroma, commonly used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It is derived from essential oils and functions to enhance or modify the sensory profile of foods.
Citronelloxyacetaldehyde
FlavoringCitronelloxyacetaldehyde is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart citrus and floral notes in food products. Despite not having FDA GRAS status, it has no reported adverse events or recalls in the FDA database.
Citronellyl Acetate
FlavoringCitronellyl acetate (CAS 150-84-5) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, floral notes characteristic of citronella and geranium aromas, commonly employed in beverages, confectionery, and baked goods.
Citronellyl Anthranilate
FlavoringCitronellyl Anthranilate is a synthetic flavoring agent, chemically classified as an ester, used to impart floral, fruity, and grape-like notes to food and beverage products. It functions primarily as a flavoring agent or adjuvant, enhancing the sensory profile of various consumer goods. While not explicitly listed as GRAS by the FDA, its safety for use as a flavoring has been evaluated by expert panels.
Citronellyl Butyrate
FlavoringCitronellyl butyrate (CAS 141-16-2) is a synthetic flavoring compound composed of citronellol and butyric acid. It is used primarily as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products to provide fruity, floral, and wine-like taste notes.
Citronellyl Formate
FlavoringCitronellyl formate is a synthetic flavoring compound with the chemical formula C11H20O2, commonly used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It is not currently approved as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has not been associated with any reported adverse events or recalls.
Citronellyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringCitronellyl Isobutyrate (CAS 97-89-2) is a synthetic flavoring agent primarily used in food products to impart fruity, floral, and rose-like notes. It functions as a FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, enhancing taste and aroma in various foods and beverages.
Citronellyl Phenylacetate
FlavoringCitronellyl phenylacetate (CAS 139-70-8) is an organic 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 reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Citronellyl Propionate
FlavoringCitronellyl propionate is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as an ester, consisting of citronellol combined with propionic acid. It is used in food and beverage products to impart fruity, floral, and aromatic notes to enhance flavor profiles.
Citronellyl Trans-2-methyl-2-butenoate
FlavoringCitronellyl Trans-2-methyl-2-butenoate is an organic ester used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food products. It imparts specific aromatic notes, contributing to the overall taste profile of foods and beverages. It is determined to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) for use as a flavor.
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