Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Crotonate
FlavoringDimethylbenzyl carbinyl crotonate (CAS 93762-34-6) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. This organic ester functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry, though it is not currently designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Hexanoate
FlavoringDimethylbenzyl carbinyl hexanoate is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is used in food manufacturing to provide or enhance flavor profiles in various food and beverage products.
Dimethylethanolamine
OtherDimethylethanolamine (DMAE) is a small organic compound with the chemical formula C4H11NO. While its specific function in food applications remains unclear, it has been studied in various industrial and pharmaceutical contexts.
Dimethylpolysiloxane
LubricantDimethylpolysiloxane is a silicone-based lubricant and release agent approved by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). It is used in food processing to prevent foaming and reduce sticking in cooking oils and other food applications.
Dioctyl Adipate
FlavoringDioctyl adipate (DOA) is a plasticizer compound with CAS number 123-79-5 that functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food applications. It is not approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA and has no reported adverse events or recalls in the FDA database.
Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
EmulsifierDioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate is a synthetic surfactant and emulsifier approved by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). It functions as a processing aid, emulsifier, and stabilizer in food products, helping to maintain uniform texture and prevent ingredient separation.
Diphenyl Ether
FlavoringDiphenyl ether (CAS 101-84-8) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has not achieved GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status.
Dipotassium Phosphate
EmulsifierDipotassium phosphate is a salt form of phosphoric acid that functions as an emulsifier, pH regulator, and nutrient supplement in food products. It is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and is widely used in dairy, beverage, and processed food applications.
Dipropyl Adipate
FlavoringDipropyl adipate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has limited regulatory acceptance in most food systems globally.
Dipropyl Trisulfide
FlavoringDipropyl trisulfide is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, sulfurous, and onion/garlic-like flavor characteristics to various food applications.
Disodium Citrate
StabilizerDisodium Citrate is a disodium salt of citric acid, commonly used in the food industry as a stabilizer and thickener. Its primary function is to maintain the desired texture and consistency of food products, as well as to regulate pH and act as an emulsifying agent.
Disodium Cyanodithioimidocarbonate
FlavoringDisodium cyanodithioimidocarbonate (CAS 138-93-2) is a synthetic antimicrobial compound that has been evaluated for use as a preservative and flavoring adjuvant in food products. While it has antimicrobial properties, it is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate
OtherDisodium ethylenebisdithiocarbamate is a dithiocarbamate compound used as an antimicrobial agent in food preservation. It functions by inhibiting microbial growth and is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA in the United States.
Disodium Guanylate
FlavoringDisodium guanylate (also known as disodium 5'-guanylate or GMP) is a nucleotide-based flavoring agent derived from natural sources like yeast and fish. It is commonly used in combination with monosodium glutamate (MSG) to enhance umami taste in processed foods, seasonings, and savory products.
Disodium Inosinate
FlavoringDisodium inosinate (IMP) is a nucleotide-based flavor enhancer derived from natural sources like yeast and fish. It works synergistically with monosodium glutamate (MSG) to amplify umami taste perception in processed foods, beverages, and seasonings.
Disodium Succinate
FlavoringDisodium succinate is a sodium salt of succinic acid used as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a savory, umami-like taste and is employed to intensify and balance flavors in various food applications.
Dittany (fraxinella) Roots (dictamnus Albus L.)
FlavoringDittany (fraxinella) roots are a plant-derived flavoring agent sourced from Dictamnus albus L., a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. This additive is used to impart distinctive herbal and aromatic flavors to food and beverage products.
Dittany Of Crete (origanum Dictamnus L.)
FlavoringDittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus L.) is a culinary herb native to the Mediterranean region used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a distinctive aromatic, slightly bitter taste and is traditionally employed in herbal teas, liqueurs, and Mediterranean cuisine.
Divanillin
FlavoringDivanillin is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from vanillin that provides vanilla and vanilla-like aromatic notes to food products. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent and adjuvant to enhance or modify the taste profile of various processed foods and beverages.
Dl-(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)dimethylsulfonium Chloride
FlavoringDL-(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)dimethylsulfonium chloride is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from amino acid chemistry. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in food products to enhance or modify taste profiles.
Dl-alanine
FlavoringDL-alanine is a racemic mixture of amino acids used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products. It enhances taste profiles and is utilized in various processed foods and beverages to improve palatability.
Dl-camphor
FlavoringDL-camphor is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from or chemically identical to the natural compound found in camphor oil. It is used in small quantities in food and beverages to impart a characteristic cooling, minty flavor profile.
Dl-citronellol
FlavoringDL-citronellol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides a floral, rose-like aroma and taste that enhances the sensory profile of various food products.
Dl-cystine
FlavoringDL-cystine is a non-essential amino acid used in food manufacturing as a dough strengthener, flavor enhancer, and nutrient supplement. It functions to improve dough elasticity and protein quality in baked goods and other food products.
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