Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 1849–1872 of 3,972 additives
Dl-isoleucine
FlavoringDl-isoleucine (CAS 443-79-8) is a synthetic amino acid, specifically a racemic mixture of L-isoleucine and D-isoleucine. It is primarily used in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance and contribute to the taste profile of various food products.
Dl-isomenthone
FlavoringDL-isomenthone is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from menthol that provides minty and cooling sensory properties to food and beverage products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance taste profiles in various consumer foods.
Dl-limonene
OtherDL-limonene is a naturally occurring terpene compound found in citrus fruits and other plants. While commonly used in flavoring, fragrance, and industrial applications, its specific function as a food additive remains unclear.
Dl-methionine
FlavoringDL-methionine (CAS 59-51-8) is a synthetic amino acid used as a flavor enhancer, flavoring agent, and nutrient supplement in food products. It provides both sensory and nutritional functions in various food applications.
Dl-phenylalanine
FlavoringDL-phenylalanine is a synthetic amino acid used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is the racemic mixture of D- and L-phenylalanine isomers and functions to improve or modify the taste profile of various foods and beverages.
Dl-valine
FlavoringDL-valine is a synthetic amino acid used as a flavoring agent and nutrient supplement in food products. It is the racemic mixture of both D and L forms of the amino acid valine, an essential amino acid important for protein synthesis and muscle metabolism.
Dodecanal Dimethyl Acetal
FlavoringDodecanal dimethyl acetal (CAS 14620-52-1) is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from dodecanol. It is used in food manufacturing to provide specific flavor notes in various processed food products.
Dodecyl Butyrate
FlavoringDodecyl butyrate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, waxy, or buttery sensory characteristics and is employed in small quantities to enhance food flavor profiles.
Dodecyl Gallate
AntioxidantDodecyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant compound derived from gallic acid that prevents oxidation and spoilage in processed foods. It is approved as a food additive by the FDA and used to extend shelf life in various food products containing oils and fats.
Dodecyl Isobutyrate
OtherDodecyl isobutyrate (CAS 6624-71-1) is a synthetic ester compound with unclear applications in food manufacturing. Its specific functional role in food products remains largely undocumented in available scientific literature.
Dodecyl Lactate
FlavoringDodecyl Lactate (CAS 6283-92-7) is a synthetic organic compound functioning as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food. It is an ester known for imparting creamy, fatty, or fruity notes to various food products. While not FDA GRAS, it is affirmed GRAS by FEMA and evaluated by JECFA and EFSA with no safety concerns at typical use levels.
Dodecyl Propionate
FlavoringDodecyl propionate (CAS 6221-93-8) is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Dog Grass, Extract (agropyron Repens (l.) Beauv.)
FlavoringDog grass extract is a flavoring agent derived from Agropyron repens (couch grass), a perennial plant used traditionally in herbal preparations. It functions as a flavor enhancer and flavoring adjuvant in food products, though it has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.
Dragon's Blood, Extract (daemonorops Spp. Or Other Botanical Sources)
FlavoringDragon's Blood Extract is a natural red resin obtained from various Daemonorops species and other botanical sources, traditionally used as a flavoring agent and natural colorant in food products. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine and food applications, with no reported adverse events to the FDA.
Dried Algae Meal
FlavoringDried Algae Meal is a plant-derived flavoring ingredient produced from processed algae, used primarily as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food products. It provides umami and savory notes while serving as a natural alternative to synthetic flavor compounds.
Dulcin--prohibited
SweetenerDulcin is a synthetic non-nutritive sweetener that was used in food products during the early-to-mid 20th century. It has been prohibited in most countries, including the United States, due to safety concerns identified in animal studies.
Edta, Calcium Disodium
ColorantCalcium disodium EDTA is a chelating agent approved by the FDA as a food additive that binds to metal ions in food products. It functions primarily as a sequestrant and antioxidant, helping preserve color, flavor, and nutritional quality by preventing metal-catalyzed oxidation and discoloration.
Edta, Disodium
FlavoringDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent classified as a flavoring adjuvant that binds metal ions in food products. It is used to preserve flavor quality and prevent metal-catalyzed spoilage in various processed foods and beverages.
Edta, Disodium Iron
StabilizerDisodium iron EDTA is a chelate compound that binds iron to improve stability and prevent oxidation in food products. It functions as a sequestrant and stabilizer, commonly used in fortified foods and beverages to enhance shelf life while delivering bioavailable iron.
Edta, Tetrasodium
OtherTetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent and cleaning compound primarily used in industrial food processing equipment maintenance rather than as a direct food ingredient. It functions as a boiler water additive and surface cleaning agent to prevent mineral buildup and corrosion in food manufacturing facilities.
Egg White Lysozyme
OtherEgg white lysozyme is a naturally occurring antimicrobial enzyme derived from chicken egg whites that inhibits bacterial growth. It is used as a food preservative to extend shelf life and maintain food safety in various products.
Elder Flowers (sambucus Canadensis L. Or Sambucus Nigra L.)
FlavoringElder flowers are botanical flavoring agents derived from European (Sambucus nigra) or American (Sambucus canadensis) elderberry plants. They are used in food and beverages as natural flavor enhancers and flavoring agents to impart floral, fruity notes.
Elder Flowers, Extract (sambucus Canadensis L. Or Sambucus Nigra L.)
FlavoringElder Flowers Extract is a flavoring agent derived from elderflower species (Sambucus canadensis or Sambucus nigra). It is used in food products to enhance and provide floral flavor notes, with no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA databases.
Elder Tree Leaves (sambucus Nigra L.)
FlavoringElder tree leaves (Sambucus nigra L.) are a botanical flavoring agent derived from the European elderberry plant. Used primarily as a natural flavoring adjuvant in food and beverage products, this ingredient has a long history of culinary use in traditional European cuisines.
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