Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 2041–2064 of 3,972 additives
Eugenyl Benzoate
FlavoringEugenyl benzoate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from eugenol and benzoic acid. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to impart spice and clove-like aromatic notes to various food and beverage products.
Eugenyl Formate
FlavoringEugenyl formate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from eugenol, commonly found in clove oil. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring agent to impart spicy, clove-like sensory properties to food products.
Eugenyl Isovalerate
FlavoringEugenyl isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from eugenol, commonly used to impart spicy, clove-like sensory notes in food products. This organic ester functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.
Eugenyl Methyl Ether--nlfg
OtherEugenyl methyl ether (CAS 93-15-2) is an organic compound derived from eugenol, a naturally occurring phenolic compound found in clove oil and other spices. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not currently recognized as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA.
Farnesal
FlavoringFarnesal is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a flavoring agent used to impart taste and aroma characteristics to food products. It belongs to the sesquiterpene alcohol family and is used in trace amounts to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.
Farnesene
FlavoringFarnesene is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and woody notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Farnesol
FlavoringFarnesol is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a flavoring agent that contributes fruity, floral, and woody aromatic notes to food products. It is used in very small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods.
Fatty Acids
LubricantFatty acids are organic compounds derived from natural sources that function as lubricants and release agents in food manufacturing. They help prevent sticking and improve the processing efficiency of food products during production.
Fatty Alcohols, Synthetic
OtherSynthetic fatty alcohols are man-made compounds derived from petroleum or natural oils through chemical synthesis. Their specific function in food applications remains unclear, and they are not currently recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Fd&c Blue No. 1
ColorantFD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic colorant approved by the FDA for use in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily used to impart blue coloring to a wide range of consumer products and has no reported adverse events or recalls in the FDA database.
Fd&c Blue No. 1, Aluminum Lake
ColorantFD&C Blue No. 1, Aluminum Lake is a synthetic colorant consisting of FD&C Blue No. 1 dye adsorbed onto an aluminum hydroxide substrate. It is used to impart blue coloring to a wide range of food products and beverages.
Fd&c Blue No. 1, Calcium Lake
ColorantFD&C Blue No. 1, Calcium Lake is the calcium salt form of FD&C Blue No. 1 (Brilliant Blue), a synthetic blue colorant approved by the FDA for use in food and beverages. It provides stable blue coloring in a variety of food products and is widely used in confectionery, beverages, and other processed foods.
Fd&c Blue No. 2
ColorantFD&C Blue No. 2, also known as indigo carmine, is a synthetic blue colorant approved by the FDA for use in foods, beverages, and drugs. It is used to impart or enhance blue coloring in various food products and has no recorded adverse events or recalls in FDA databases.
Fd&c Blue No. 2, Aluminum Lake
ColorantFD&C Blue No. 2, Aluminum Lake is a blue colorant used in food products, consisting of FD&C Blue No. 2 dye adsorbed onto an aluminum hydroxide substrate. It provides stable coloring in various processed foods and beverages.
Fd&c Blue No. 2, Calcium Lake
ColorantFD&C Blue No. 2, Calcium Lake is a synthetic colorant approved by the FDA for use in foods and beverages to provide blue coloring. It is the calcium salt form of FD&C Blue No. 2 (Indigo Carmine) and is used to achieve consistent blue hues in various food products.
Fd&c Green No. 1--delisted
OtherFD&C Green No. 1 was a synthetic colorant previously used in food products to impart green coloring. It was delisted by the FDA and is no longer permitted for use in food in the United States.
Fd&c Green No. 2--delisted
OtherFD&C Green No. 2 was a synthetic colorant previously approved by the FDA for use in food products. The additive was delisted and is no longer permitted in food due to regulatory decisions made in the 1970s.
Fd&c Green No. 3
ColorantFD&C Green No. 3 is a synthetic colorant approved by the FDA for use in food, drugs, and cosmetics. It is used to impart a green color to various food products and is one of the few approved green food dyes available in the United States.
Fd&c Green No. 3, Aluminum Lake
ColorantFD&C Green No. 3, Aluminum Lake is a synthetic colorant derived from FD&C Green No. 3 (also called Fast Green FCF) combined with aluminum salts to create a lake form. It is used in food products to provide green coloring and is FDA-approved for use in specific food categories.
Fd&c Green No. 3, Calcium Lake
ColorantFD&C Green No. 3, Calcium Lake is a synthetic colorant derived from triphenylmethane dyes, used to impart green coloring to food and beverage products. It is the calcium salt form of FD&C Green No. 3 and functions as a color additive in the food industry.
Fd&c Red No. 1--delisted
OtherFD&C Red No. 1 was a synthetic azo dye formerly used as a food colorant in the United States. It was delisted by the FDA in 1976 due to safety concerns and is no longer permitted in food products.
Fd&c Red No. 2--delisted
OtherFD&C Red No. 2 was a synthetic azo dye used as a red colorant in food products throughout the mid-20th century. It was delisted by the FDA in 1976 due to safety concerns and is no longer permitted in food.
Fd&c Red No. 3
ColorantFD&C Red No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a synthetic red colorant derived from fluorescein. It is used in food and beverages to provide a bright red or pink color and has been employed in the food industry for decades.
Fd&c Red No. 3, Aluminum Lake--delisted
OtherFD&C Red No. 3, Aluminum Lake is a synthetic colorant that was delisted from FDA approval in 2024. It was previously used in food and cosmetics to provide red coloring, though its exact mechanism of action in modern formulations remains unclear.
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