Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Fd&c Red No. 3, Calcium Lake--delisted
OtherFD&C Red No. 3 Calcium Lake is a delisted synthetic colorant that was previously approved by the FDA for use in food and pharmaceuticals. It was removed from the approved color additives list due to regulatory changes rather than safety concerns, with no recorded adverse events or recalls.
Fd&c Red No. 4--delisted
OtherFD&C Red No. 4 is a synthetic azo dye that was previously used as a food colorant in the United States. The additive was delisted by the FDA in 1976 due to safety concerns, and is no longer permitted in food products.
Fd&c Red No. 40
ColorantFD&C Red No. 40, also known as Allura Red AC, is a synthetic azo dye approved by the FDA as a food colorant. It is widely used to impart red and pink hues to beverages, candies, baked goods, and other processed foods.
Fd&c Red No. 40, Aluminum Lake
ColorantFD&C Red No. 40, Aluminum Lake is a synthetic colorant created by combining FD&C Red No. 40 dye with aluminum hydroxide. It is widely used in the food industry to impart red coloring to beverages, candies, baked goods, and other processed foods.
Fd&c Red No. 40, Calcium Lake
ColorantFD&C Red No. 40, Calcium Lake is the calcium salt form of FD&C Red No. 40 (Allura Red AC), a synthetic azo dye used as a colorant in food products. It provides a bright red color to beverages, candies, baked goods, and other processed foods.
Fd&c Violet No. 1--delisted
OtherFD&C Violet No. 1 is a synthetic colorant that was delisted from FDA approval and is no longer permitted in food products. It was historically used as a food dye before being removed from the approved color additives list.
Fd&c Yellow No. 5
ColorantFD&C Yellow No. 5, also known as tartrazine, is a synthetic azo dye approved by the FDA as a food colorant. It is widely used to impart yellow or greenish hues to beverages, baked goods, confections, and other processed foods.
Fd&c Yellow No. 5, Aluminum Lake
ColorantFD&C Yellow No. 5, Aluminum Lake is a synthetic colorant made by combining FD&C Yellow No. 5 dye with aluminum hydroxide. It is used in food products to provide yellow coloring and is approved by the FDA for use in specified food categories.
Fd&c Yellow No. 5, Calcium Lake
ColorantFD&C Yellow No. 5, Calcium Lake is a yellow colorant used in food and beverages to enhance visual appeal. It is the calcium salt form of FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine), designed for applications where a lake pigment is preferred over the water-soluble dye.
Fd&c Yellow No. 6
ColorantFD&C Yellow No. 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) is a synthetic azo dye colorant approved by the FDA for use in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily used to impart yellow to orange coloring in processed foods and is one of the most widely used synthetic food dyes in North America.
Fd&c Yellow No. 6, Aluminum Lake
ColorantFD&C Yellow No. 6, Aluminum Lake is a synthetic colorant derived from FD&C Yellow No. 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) bonded to aluminum hydroxide. It is used primarily to provide yellow coloring to food and beverage products.
Fd&c Yellow No. 6, Calcium Lake
ColorantFD&C Yellow No. 6, Calcium Lake is a synthetic colorant approved by the FDA for use in food products to provide yellow coloring. It is the calcium salt form of FD&C Yellow No. 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) and is used to enhance the visual appeal of various food and beverage products.
Fenchyl Alcohol
FlavoringFenchyl alcohol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a woody, camphoraceous taste and aroma, and is typically derived from fennel or synthesized for commercial use.
Fennel, Common (foeniculum Vulgare Mill.)
FlavoringFennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the fennel plant, commonly used to impart anise-like flavor to foods and beverages. It is recognized as a traditional culinary and medicinal herb with a long history of use in food preparation.
Fennel, Sweet (foeniculum Vulgare Mill. Var. Dulce (d.c.) Alef.)
FlavoringSweet fennel is a natural flavoring agent derived from the fennel plant (Foeniculum vulgare Mill. var. dulce), known for its characteristic licorice-like taste. It is used in food and beverage manufacturing to provide distinctive flavor profiles in products such as candies, baked goods, beverages, and seasonings.
Fennel, Sweet, Oil (foeniculum Vulgare Mill. Var. Dulce (d.c.) Alef.)
FlavoringSweet fennel oil is a natural flavoring extract derived from the seeds of Foeniculum vulgare Mill. var. dulce, commonly used to impart anise-like flavor to beverages, confectionery, and baked goods. It is a volatile essential oil obtained through steam distillation or extraction methods.
Fenugreek (trigonella Foenum-graecum L.)
FlavoringFenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent derived from the seeds of the fenugreek plant. It is used in food manufacturing to impart a maple-like, slightly bitter flavor and is recognized as safe by the FDA for use in food products.
Fenugreek, Extract (trigonella Foenum-graecum L.)
FlavoringFenugreek extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), a legume plant native to South Asia. It is used in food products to impart a maple-like or spice-forward flavor and is primarily recognized for culinary applications in traditional cuisines and modern food manufacturing.
Fenugreek, Oleoresin (trigonella Foenum-graecum L.)
FlavoringFenugreek oleoresin is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), containing the plant's natural aromatic compounds. It is used in food manufacturing as a flavoring agent to impart a characteristic maple-like, slightly bitter taste to various food products.
Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown
NutrientFerric Ammonium Citrate, Brown is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in food products to fortify foods with bioavailable iron. It provides an essential mineral necessary for oxygen transport and metabolic function in the human body.
Ferric Chloride
FlavoringFerric chloride (CAS 7705-08-0) is an iron compound used in food processing as an enzyme, flavoring agent, and processing aid. It functions primarily in food manufacturing rather than as a direct food ingredient, with applications in removing unwanted flavors and colors during food production.
Ferric Citrate
NutrientFerric citrate is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in food products to fortify them with bioavailable iron. It serves as an alternative iron source to other ferric compounds, providing essential mineral supplementation for dietary intake.
Ferric Oxide
ColorantFerric oxide (iron oxide) is a naturally occurring compound used as a colorant and processing aid in food products. It provides red, yellow, or brown coloring depending on its form and is approved for use in specific food applications in many countries.
Ferric Peptonate
NutrientFerric peptonate is an iron-containing nutrient supplement formed by binding iron to peptides (small protein fragments). It is used in fortified foods and beverages to increase dietary iron content and address nutritional deficiencies.
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