Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 1969–1992 of 3,972 additives
Ethyl Decanoate
FlavoringEthyl Decanoate (CAS 110-38-3) is an organic ester primarily used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, waxy, and wine-like notes, enhancing the aroma and taste of various beverages, confectioneries, and baked goods. Its primary function is to contribute to desirable flavor profiles in finished food items.
Ethyl Esters Of Fatty Acids (edible)
OtherEthyl Esters Of Fatty Acids (edible) refer to a group of chemical compounds formed from ethanol and various fatty acids, designated as safe for consumption. While these compounds are naturally present in many foods and contribute to flavor and aroma, their specific function as a direct, intentional food additive under this designation (CAS 977077-55-6) is currently unknown.
Ethyl Formate
FlavoringEthyl formate is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, rum-like flavor notes and is also utilized in food preservation applications.
Ethyl Furfuryl Ether
FlavoringEthyl Furfuryl Ether (CAS 6270-56-0) is a synthetic organic compound primarily utilized in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It contributes fruity and ethereal notes to various food products and has been affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA). This additive has no reported adverse events or recalls to the FDA.
Ethyl Heptanoate
FlavoringEthyl Heptanoate is an ester that occurs naturally in various fruits and fermented products, and is also synthetically produced for commercial use. It functions primarily as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, imparting desirable fruity, wine-like, and cognac notes. While not formally affirmed as GRAS by the FDA, it is considered safe by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and has been evaluated by international regulatory bodies.
Ethyl Hexanoate
FlavoringEthyl Hexanoate, also known as ethyl caproate, is an ester compound widely used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages. It imparts fruity, often pineapple-like or apple-like, notes and occurs naturally in various fruits and alcoholic beverages. While not on the official FDA GRAS list, it is affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) for its intended use.
Ethyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringEthyl Isobutyrate (CAS No. 97-62-1) is a synthetic flavoring agent, categorized as an ester, known for its distinct fruity, pineapple, or rum-like aroma. It is widely used in the food industry to impart or enhance these specific flavor notes in various products. Regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA have evaluated its safety for use as a food additive.
Ethyl Isothiocyanate
FlavoringEthyl Isothiocyanate is an organic compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food. It imparts a pungent, mustard-like flavor and is chemically related to natural compounds found in cruciferous vegetables. In the United States, it is not currently recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Ethyl Isovalerate
FlavoringEthyl Isovalerate (CAS 108-64-5) is a synthetic ester commonly used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is recognized for its distinctive fruity, apple, and pineapple-like aroma and taste. Its primary function is to impart or enhance these specific sweet and fruity notes in a wide range of foods and beverages.
Ethyl Lactate
FlavoringEthyl Lactate (CAS 97-64-3) is an organic ester derived from lactic acid and ethanol, naturally found in various fermented products like wine and fruits. It is primarily utilized in the food industry as a flavoring agent, imparting mild, sweet, fruity, and creamy notes to a wide range of products.
Ethyl Laurate
FlavoringEthyl Laurate is an ester formed from ethanol and lauric acid, widely used in the food industry as a flavoring agent. It imparts fruity, floral, and waxy notes to various food products. Although not officially designated as FDA GRAS, it has been evaluated by international bodies for its safety as a flavoring.
Ethyl Levulinate
FlavoringEthyl Levulinate is an organic ester with a fruity, sweet, caramelic, and rum-like aroma, primarily used as a flavoring agent in a variety of food products. It occurs naturally in some fruits and alcoholic beverages and is synthetically produced for commercial food applications. Its main function in food is to impart or enhance desirable flavor notes.
Ethyl Levulinate Propyleneglycol Ketal
FlavoringEthyl Levulinate Propyleneglycol Ketal is a synthetic flavoring agent or adjuvant used in the food industry to impart desirable aroma and taste characteristics. Chemically, it is a ketal formed from ethyl levulinate and propylene glycol, commonly employed to provide sweet, fruity, or rum-like notes in various food products.
Ethyl Linalyl Ether
FlavoringEthyl Linalyl Ether is a synthetic flavoring agent recognized for its fresh, floral, citrusy, and slightly woody aroma profile. Primarily used in the food industry, it serves as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to impart or enhance specific taste and aroma characteristics in various food products. While not specifically listed as GRAS by the FDA, its safety for use as a flavoring has been affirmed by an expert panel under the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
Ethyl Maltol
ColorantEthyl Maltol (CAS: 4940-11-8) is a synthetic organic compound primarily utilized in food as a versatile flavoring agent and flavor enhancer. Valued for its sweet, caramel, and fruity notes, it also serves as a coloring adjunct and processing aid in various food products. This additive helps to improve taste profiles and enhance the overall sensory appeal of consumer goods.
Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate
FlavoringEthyl Maltol Isobutyrate (CAS 852997-28-5) is a synthetic flavoring agent utilized in the food and beverage industry. It is an ester created from ethyl maltol and isobutyric acid, designed to impart a desirable sweet, caramel, and fruity flavor profile. Its primary function is to enhance or contribute specific taste notes to various food products.
Ethyl Methyl Disulfide
FlavoringEthyl methyl disulfide is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meat-like, and sulfurous aromatic notes and is commonly employed in processed foods, seasonings, and flavor formulations.
Ethyl Methyl-p-tolylglycidate
FlavoringEthyl Methyl-p-tolylglycidate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, strawberry-like notes in food and beverage products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization for use in food applications.
Ethyl Myristate
FlavoringEthyl myristate is a naturally occurring fatty acid ester used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, waxy, and creamy flavor notes and is commonly found in small quantities in processed foods and beverages.
Ethyl N-ethylanthranilate
FlavoringEthyl N-ethylanthranilate is a synthetic flavoring agent identified by its CAS Number 38446-21-8. It is an ester primarily used in food and beverages to impart or enhance fruity and grape-like flavor notes. While not classified as FDA GRAS, it is recognized as GRAS by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
Ethyl N-methylanthranilate
FlavoringEthyl N-methylanthranilate (CAS 35472-56-1) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is designed to impart fruity or grape-like sensory characteristics to beverages, confections, and other food applications.
Ethyl Nitrite
FlavoringEthyl nitrite (CAS 109-95-5) is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic sharp, pungent flavor and is utilized in very small quantities in food applications.
Ethyl Nonanoate
FlavoringEthyl nonanoate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, grape-like aromatic characteristics and is employed in beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
Ethyl Octadecanoate
FlavoringEthyl octadecanoate is a fatty acid ester derived from stearic acid and ethanol, used as a flavoring agent and sensory adjuvant in food products. It contributes waxy, fatty flavor notes and texture characteristics to various food formulations.
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