Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 1777–1800 of 3,972 additives
Diethyl Pyrocarbonate-- Prohibited
Dough-conditionerDiethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC) is a chemical dough conditioner that was used to strengthen bread dough and improve baking properties. It has been prohibited in most regulatory jurisdictions due to safety concerns, despite having no recorded adverse events in FDA databases.
Diethyl Sebacate
FlavoringDiethyl sebacate (CAS 110-40-7) is an ester compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredient by the FDA, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls in the FDA database.
Diethyl Succinate
FlavoringDiethyl succinate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and wine-like flavor notes and is commonly employed in beverages, confections, and processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
Diethyl Sulfide
FlavoringDiethyl sulfide is an organic compound with a characteristic sulfurous odor used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and sulfur-like notes to processed foods and is typically used in very small quantities to achieve desired flavor profiles.
Diethyl Tartrate
FlavoringDiethyl tartrate is an ester of tartaric acid used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contributes fruity or wine-like notes to beverages and processed foods, enhancing overall flavor profiles.
Diethyl Trisulfide
FlavoringDiethyl trisulfide is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, onion-like, and garlic-like aromatic notes and is utilized in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of processed foods.
Diethylaminoethanol
OtherDiethylaminoethanol (DEAE) is an organic compound primarily used as a boiler water additive in industrial food processing equipment rather than as a direct food ingredient. It functions to prevent corrosion and scale buildup in steam generation systems used in food manufacturing facilities.
Diethylene Glycol Distearate
OtherDiethylene glycol distearate (CAS 109-30-8) is a synthetic compound derived from diethylene glycol and stearic acid. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Diethylenetriamine
OtherDiethylenetriamine is an organic compound used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to modify or enhance food processing conditions rather than remaining as a final ingredient in the finished product.
Diethylenetriamine Crosslinked With Epichlorohydrin
OtherDiethylenetriamine crosslinked with epichlorohydrin is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to remove impurities and contaminants during food production but does not remain in the final food product.
Difurfuryl Ether
FlavoringDifurfuryl ether (CAS 4437-22-3) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food applications.
Digeranyl Ether
FlavoringDigeranyl ether is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food applications. It is used in very small quantities to impart or enhance flavor profiles in various food and beverage products.
Dihydro-2,4,6-trimethyl-4h-1,3,5-dithiazine
FlavoringDihydro-2,4,6-trimethyl-4h-1,3,5-dithiazine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the dithiazine chemical family and is employed to impart or enhance specific flavor characteristics in various food applications.
Dihydro-2,4,6-tris(2-methylpropyl)-4h-1,3,5-dithiazine
FlavoringDihydro-2,4,6-tris(2-methylpropyl)-4h-1,3,5-dithiazine is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart savory and meaty flavor notes in processed foods. This sulfur-containing compound is employed in very small quantities as a flavoring adjuvant in various food products.
Dihydro-alpha-ionone
FlavoringDihydro-alpha-ionone (CAS: 31499-72-6) is an organic compound used in the food industry primarily as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It contributes floral, woody, and fruity notes to various food products. While not designated as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, there are no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Dihydro-beta-ionol
FlavoringDihydro-beta-ionol is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide woody and fruity notes in food products. It is not approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA but remains an understudied additive with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Dihydro-beta-ionone
FlavoringDihydro-beta-ionone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and woody taste profiles in food products. It does not currently have FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Dihydrocarveol
FlavoringDihydrocarveol is a naturally-derived flavoring compound classified as a terpenoid alcohol. It is used in food and beverage products to impart minty, herbal, and spice-like flavor notes.
Dihydrocarvyl Acetate
FlavoringDihydrocarvyl acetate (CAS 20777-49-5) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, herbal, or spice-like notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in processed foods and beverages.
Dihydrocoumarin
FlavoringDihydrocoumarin (CAS 119-84-6) is a synthetic flavoring agent chemically derived from coumarin. It is used in food products to impart sweet, vanilla-like aromatic properties and is not approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA.
Dihydrogalangal Acetate
FlavoringDihydrogalangal Acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from galangal, a tropical spice. It is used in the food industry to impart spicy, warm, and aromatic notes to various food products.
Dihydronootkatone
FlavoringDihydronootkatone is a naturally derived flavoring compound used to create citrus and woody flavor notes in food and beverages. It is not currently approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls.
Dihydroxyacetone (dimer)
FlavoringDihydroxyacetone (dimer) is a flavoring agent derived from a simple three-carbon compound. It is used in food products to contribute to flavor profiles, though its use in foods remains limited and not formally approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance.
Dihydroxyacetone (monomer)
FlavoringDihydroxyacetone (DHA) monomer is a small organic compound used as a flavoring agent or flavoring adjuvant in food products. It is a naturally occurring substance that can be derived from various sources and is primarily utilized to enhance or modify flavor profiles in food and beverage formulations.
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