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Food Additive Database

3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.

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Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Crotonate

Flavoring

Dimethylbenzyl 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.

CAS 93762-34-6View
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Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Hexanoate

Flavoring

Dimethylbenzyl 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.

CAS 891781-90-1View
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Dimethylethanolamine

Other

Dimethylethanolamine (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.

CAS 108-01-0View
Safe

Dimethylpolysiloxane

Lubricant

Dimethylpolysiloxane 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.

CAS 9016-00-6View
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Dioctyl Adipate

Flavoring

Dioctyl 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.

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Safe

Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Emulsifier

Dioctyl 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.

CAS 577-11-7View
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Diphenyl Ether

Flavoring

Diphenyl 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.

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Safe

Dipotassium Phosphate

Emulsifier

Dipotassium 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.

CAS 7758-11-4View
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Dipropyl Adipate

Flavoring

Dipropyl 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.

CAS 106-19-4View
Safe

Dipropyl Trisulfide

Flavoring

Dipropyl 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.

CAS 6028-61-1View
Safe

Disodium Citrate

Stabilizer

Disodium 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.

CAS 144-33-2View
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Disodium Cyanodithioimidocarbonate

Flavoring

Disodium 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.

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Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate

Other

Disodium 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.

CAS 142-59-6View
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Disodium Guanylate

Flavoring

Disodium 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.

CAS 5550-12-9View
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Disodium Inosinate

Flavoring

Disodium 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.

CAS 4691-65-0View
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Disodium Succinate

Flavoring

Disodium 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.

CAS 150-90-3View
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Dittany (fraxinella) Roots (dictamnus Albus L.)

Flavoring

Dittany (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.

CAS 977047-65-6View
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Dittany Of Crete (origanum Dictamnus L.)

Flavoring

Dittany 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.

CAS 977017-92-7View
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Divanillin

Flavoring

Divanillin 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.

CAS 2092-49-1View
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Dl-(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)dimethylsulfonium Chloride

Flavoring

DL-(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.

CAS 3493-12-7View
Safe

Dl-alanine

Flavoring

DL-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.

CAS 302-72-7View
Safe

Dl-camphor

Flavoring

DL-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.

CAS 21368-68-3View
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Dl-citronellol

Flavoring

DL-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.

CAS 106-22-9View
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Dl-cystine

Flavoring

DL-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.

CAS 923-32-0View

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