Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 1681–1704 of 3,972 additives
Cuminaldehyde
FlavoringCuminaldehyde (CAS 122-03-2) is an organic compound naturally found in cumin and other spices. It is used as a flavoring agent to impart spice-like taste and aroma characteristics in food products.
Cuprous Iodide
OtherCuprous iodide (CAS 7681-65-4) is an inorganic compound containing copper and iodine. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Curdlan
StabilizerCurdlan is a natural polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation that functions as a stabilizer, thickener, and texturizer in food products. It is used to improve texture and maintain consistency in various food applications, though it is not currently approved as a food additive in the United States.
Currant Buds, Black, Absolute (ribes Nigrum L.)
FlavoringCurrant Buds, Black, Absolute (Ribes nigrum L.) is a natural flavoring preparation derived through solvent extraction from the buds of the black currant plant. It is primarily utilized in the food industry as a flavor enhancer and a flavoring agent, imparting a characteristic fruity, green, and slightly woody aroma to various products.
Currant Juice, Black
FlavoringBlack currant juice is a natural flavoring agent derived from the fruit of Ribes nigrum. It is used in food and beverage products to impart the distinctive tart, fruity flavor characteristic of black currants.
Currant Leaves, Black (ribes Nigrum L.)
FlavoringBlack currant leaves (Ribes nigrum L.) are a botanical flavoring agent derived from the foliage of black currant plants. Used primarily to impart herbal and fruity flavor notes in beverages, food products, and flavorings, this ingredient has no recorded adverse events or recalls in FDA databases.
Cyclamate--prohibited
SweetenerCyclamate is a synthetic non-nutritive sweetener approximately 30-40 times sweeter than sucrose. It was widely used in foods and beverages but has been prohibited in many countries due to regulatory concerns, despite limited evidence of direct human toxicity.
Cycloheptadeca-9-en-1-one
FlavoringCycloheptadeca-9-en-1-one (CAS 542-46-1) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to a class of cyclic ketones employed to impart specific aromatic and taste characteristics to beverages, confections, and other food applications.
Cyclohexane
SolventCyclohexane is a cyclic hydrocarbon solvent used in food processing to extract oils and other compounds from natural materials. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and is not present in finished food products intended for consumption.
Cyclohexaneacetic Acid
FlavoringCyclohexaneacetic acid (CAS 5292-21-7) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA under the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
FlavoringCyclohexanecarboxylic acid is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic carboxylic acid taste and is employed in small quantities to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Cyclohexaneethyl Acetate
FlavoringCyclohexaneethyl acetate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It belongs to the class of acetate esters and imparts fruity or pleasant aromatic characteristics to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Cyclohexanone
FlavoringCyclohexanone is an organic solvent and flavoring agent used in food manufacturing. It is a cyclic ketone compound that functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in food products.
Cyclohexanone Diethyl Ketal
FlavoringCyclohexanone Diethyl Ketal (CAS 1670-47-9) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It functions to enhance or modify flavor profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Cyclohexyl Acetate
FlavoringCyclohexyl acetate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, floral, and herbaceous flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various foods and beverages.
Cyclohexyl Anthranilate
FlavoringCyclohexyl anthranilate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and floral taste notes and is employed in beverages, confections, and other processed foods where specific flavor profiles are desired.
Cyclohexyl Butyrate
FlavoringCyclohexyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and buttery notes in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has no recorded adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Cyclohexyl Cinnamate
FlavoringCyclohexyl cinnamate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a cinnamon-like aroma and taste to various food and beverage applications where cinnamate flavors are desired.
Cyclohexyl Formate
FlavoringCyclohexyl formate is a synthetic flavoring compound with the CAS number 4351-54-6. It is used in food products to impart fruity and floral flavor notes.
Cyclohexyl Isovalerate
FlavoringCyclohexyl isovalerate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and floral aromatic notes to enhance taste and aroma in various food and beverage applications.
Cyclohexyl Propionate
FlavoringCyclohexyl propionate is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent adjuvant. It is used in food products to enhance or modify taste profiles, though it does not currently hold FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status.
Cyclohexylamine
OtherCyclohexylamine is an organic amine compound historically used as a boiler water additive in food processing equipment to prevent corrosion. It is not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA and does not appear in food products themselves.
Cyclohexylmethyl Pyrazine
FlavoringCyclohexylmethyl Pyrazine (CAS 28217-92-7) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It imparts desirable roasted, nutty, and savory notes, often at very low concentrations. While not publicly recognized as GRAS by the FDA, there are no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Cycloionone
FlavoringCycloionone (CAS 5552-30-7) is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It imparts fruity and floral notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
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