Food Additive Database

Citronellyl Valerate

Citronellyl valerate (CAS 7540-53-6) is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and floral aromatic notes and belongs to the class of chemical flavor compounds employed to enhance or create desired taste profiles in processed foods.

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Citrus Peels, Extract (citrus Spp.)

Citrus Peels, Extract is a flavoring agent derived from the peels of citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and limes. It is used in the food industry to impart natural citrus flavors to beverages, confections, baked goods, and other food products.

CAS 977038-62-2View

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Citrus Red No. 2

Colorant

Citrus Red No. 2 is a synthetic azo dye colorant used primarily to color the skin of oranges and certain citrus fruits. It is not approved for use in the United States but is permitted in some other countries for specific citrus applications.

CAS 6358-53-8View

Civet, Absolute (viverra Civetta Schreber And Viverra Zibetha Schreber)

Civet absolute is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from the anal glands of African civet cats (Viverra civetta and Viverra zibetha). It has been historically used in small quantities as a flavor enhancer and fixative in food and beverage products, though its use has declined significantly due to animal welfare concerns and availability of synthetic alternatives.

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Clary (salvia Sclarea L.)

Clary (Salvia sclarea L.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent extracted from the clary sage plant. It is used in the food industry to provide herbal and aromatic flavor profiles to various food and beverage products.

CAS 977051-94-7View

Clary Sage, Absolute

Clary Sage, Absolute (CAS 8022-75-1) is a concentrated aromatic extract derived from the flowering tops and leaves of the Clary Sage plant (Salvia sclarea) through solvent extraction. While widely used in perfumery and cosmetics for its distinctive herbaceous and sweet aroma, its specific function and status as a food additive are currently unknown in major regulatory databases.

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Clary Sage, Concrete

Clary Sage, Concrete (CAS: 977183-97-3) is a semi-solid extract derived from the Salvia sclarea plant, known for its aromatic properties. While its primary applications are typically in perfumery and aromatherapy, its specific function as a food additive is currently designated as unknown, and it is not recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for food use.

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Clary, Oil (salvia Sclarea L.)

Clary oil is an essential oil derived from the clary sage plant (Salvia sclarea L.) used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts herbal, slightly floral notes and is employed in beverages, confectionery, and other food applications to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 8016-63-5View

Clay, Attapulgite

Clay, Attapulgite, also known as palygorskite (CAS: 12174-11-7), is a naturally occurring magnesium aluminum silicate clay mineral. In the food industry, it primarily functions as a processing aid, utilized for its adsorbent and filtration properties to clarify and purify various food products. As a processing aid, it is typically removed from the final food product.

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Clove Bud, Extract (eugenia Spp.)

Clove Bud Extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the dried flower buds of clove trees (Eugenia species). It is used in food and beverage products to provide characteristic clove flavor and aroma.

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Clove Bud, Oil (eugenia Spp.)

Clove bud oil is a natural essential oil extracted from clove buds (Eugenia spp.), primarily used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts the characteristic warm, spicy clove taste and aroma to various food products.

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Clove Bud, Oleoresin (eugenia Spp.)

Clove bud oleoresin is a concentrated extract from clove buds (Eugenia spp.) that contains the plant's essential oils and flavor compounds. It is used as a natural flavoring agent in food products to provide clove's characteristic warm, spicy taste.

CAS 977017-85-8View

Clove Leaf, Oil (eugenia Spp.)

Clove leaf oil is a natural essential oil extracted from clove plant leaves (Eugenia spp.), commonly used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It contains eugenol as its primary active compound and provides a warm, spicy flavor characteristic of cloves.

CAS 8015-97-2View

Clove Stem, Oil (eugenia Spp.)

Clove stem oil is an essential oil derived from clove plant stems (Eugenia spp.), containing eugenol as a primary component. It functions as a flavoring agent in food products, imparting a warm, spicy clove taste.

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Clover (trifolium Spp.)

Clover (Trifolium spp.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent derived from various clover species. It is used in food products to impart herbal and slightly sweet flavor notes, with no reported adverse events or FDA recalls.

CAS 977002-83-7View

Clover Herb Distillate

Clover Herb Distillate is a flavoring agent derived from clover plants through distillation processes. It is used in food products to provide herbal flavor notes and is not currently on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list.

CAS 977188-84-3View

Clover Tops, Red, Extract Solid (trifolium Pratense L.)

Red clover tops extract solid is a natural flavoring agent derived from the Trifolium pratense L. plant. It is used in the food industry to impart clover-based flavoring to various food and beverage products.

CAS 977038-65-5View

Clover, Extract (trifolium Spp.)

Clover, Extract (Trifolium spp.) is a natural flavoring ingredient derived from various species of the Trifolium genus, commonly known as clover. Its primary function in food is to impart a characteristic flavor as a flavoring agent or adjuvant, contributing a floral or herbaceous note to diverse food products.

CAS 977070-51-1View

Clover, Oil (trifolium Spp.)

Clover, Oil (trifolium Spp.) is a natural flavoring agent or adjuvant derived from various species of the clover plant. It is used in food products to impart a distinctive herbaceous or sweet flavor. This additive has not undergone a formal FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) affirmation.

CAS 977042-18-4View

Cloves (eugenia Spp.)

Cloves (Eugenia spp.) are dried flower buds from clove trees native to Indonesia, widely used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. The additive provides a warm, aromatic spice flavor and is recognized as safe for food use by the FDA.

CAS 977007-79-6View

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Cobalt Sulfate--prohibited With Exceptions

Cobalt sulfate is an inorganic compound used as a malting or fermenting aid and surface-active agent in food production. It is prohibited for use in most food applications in the United States with limited exceptions, and is not recognized as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

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Cobaltous Chloride--prohibited

Cobaltous chloride is an inorganic compound containing cobalt that has been prohibited for use in food by the FDA. While cobalt is an essential trace element in vitamin B12, this specific salt form is not approved for direct food additive use due to safety concerns.

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Coca Leaf, Extract (decocainized) (erythroxylon Coca Lam.)

Decocainized coca leaf extract is a flavoring agent derived from the coca plant (Erythroxylon coca) with cocaine alkaloids removed through processing. It is used in the food industry to impart coca leaf flavor characteristics to beverages and food products.

CAS 977073-62-3View