Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 1801–1824 of 3,972 additives
Dihydroxyacetophenone
FlavoringDihydroxyacetophenone is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, and its use in food is limited in most jurisdictions.
Diisoamyl Disulfide
FlavoringDiisoamyl disulfide is a synthetic flavoring agent belonging to the sulfur compound family, used to impart savory, meaty, and roasted notes to food products. It is not currently approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance but has no reported adverse events or recalls.
Diisoamyl Trisulfide
FlavoringDiisoamyl trisulfide is a sulfur-containing organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is designed to impart savory, garlic-like, or meaty flavor notes to various food applications.
Diisobutyl Adipate
FlavoringDiisobutyl Adipate, with CAS Number 141-04-8, is a synthetic chemical compound used primarily in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is an ester derived from adipic acid and isobutyl alcohol, known for contributing to various flavor profiles.
Diisobutyl Ketone
FlavoringDiisobutyl ketone is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It functions to enhance or modify flavor profiles in various food applications.
Diisopentyl Thiomalate
FlavoringDiisopentyl thiomalate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and sulfur-based notes in food products. This sulfur-containing ester functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in limited food applications.
Diisopropyl Adipate
FlavoringDiisopropyl adipate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA and has not been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
Diisopropyl Disulfide
FlavoringDiisopropyl disulfide (CAS 4253-89-8) is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, garlic-like, and meaty flavor notes and is employed in various processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
Diisopropyl Trisulfide
FlavoringDiisopropyl trisulfide is an organosulfur flavoring compound used to impart savory and sulfurous taste notes in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has not been formally evaluated for GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status.
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
OtherDilauryl thiodipropionate (DTDP) is a synthetic antioxidant compound used primarily in non-food industrial applications, though it may be present in food contact materials. Its use in direct food applications is limited and not well-established in regulatory databases.
Dill (anethum Graveolens L.)
FlavoringDill (Anethum graveolens L.) is a culinary herb derived from the dill plant, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic fresh, slightly tangy taste and aroma commonly found in pickled vegetables, seasonings, and various prepared foods.
Dill Seed Oil(anethum Sowa Roxb.)
FlavoringDill seed oil is an essential oil extracted from the seeds of Anethum sowa Roxb., a plant native to South Asia. It is used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart dill's characteristic aromatic and slightly bitter taste profile.
Dill Seed, Indian (anethum Spp.)
FlavoringDill seed from Indian anethum species is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of the dill plant. It is used to impart characteristic dill flavor to various food products and has been designated as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Dill, Oil (anethum Graveolens L.)
FlavoringDill oil (Anethum graveolens L.) is an essential oil extracted from dill seeds and foliage, used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts the characteristic fresh, herbal taste associated with dill and is commonly incorporated into seasonings, pickles, and prepared foods.
Dimenthyl Glutarate
FlavoringDimenthyl Glutarate (CAS 406179-71-3) is a chemical compound categorized as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food. While its specific uses are not widely documented, it is intended to impart or modify the taste of food products. It has not received Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status from the FDA, and public safety data for its use as a food additive is currently limited.
Dimercaptomethane
FlavoringDimercaptomethane (CAS 6725-64-0) is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in processed foods.
Dimethyl Adipate
FlavoringDimethyl adipate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA under the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) designation, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Dimethyl Dialkyl Ammonium Chloride
OtherDimethyl Dialkyl Ammonium Chloride (DDAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a flour treating agent to improve dough handling properties and bread quality. It functions as an oxidizing agent that strengthens gluten networks during flour processing.
Dimethyl Dicarbonate
OtherDimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC) is a antimicrobial agent used primarily to preserve beverages by reducing microbial contamination. It rapidly hydrolyzes in aqueous solutions and does not leave residues in final products.
Dimethyl Succinate
FlavoringDimethyl Succinate, also known by its CAS number 106-65-0, is a diester of succinic acid and methanol, primarily used in the food industry as a flavoring agent. It contributes fruity, sweet, and solvent-like notes to various food products, enhancing their overall palatability.
Dimethyl Sulfoxide
FlavoringDimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a polar organic solvent with a distinctive odor that has been explored as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food applications. While not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA, it has been studied for potential use in enhancing or modifying flavor profiles in food products.
Dimethyl Trisulfide
FlavoringDimethyl trisulfide is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food manufacturing. It imparts savory, meaty, and sulfurous notes and belongs to a class of volatile compounds commonly found naturally in cooked foods.
Dimethylamine
OtherDimethylamine is a simple organic compound with the chemical formula C₂H₇N. Its function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Dimethylamine-epichlorohydrin Copolymer
OtherDimethylamine-epichlorohydrin copolymer is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to improve processing efficiency and product quality during production, but is not intended to remain in the final food product.
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