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

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Fd&c Red No. 3, Calcium Lake--delisted

Other

FD&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.

CAS 977011-16-7View
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Fd&c Red No. 4--delisted

Other

FD&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.

CAS 4548-53-2View
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Fd&c Red No. 40

Colorant

FD&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.

CAS 25956-17-6View
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Fd&c Red No. 40, Aluminum Lake

Colorant

FD&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.

CAS 977154-53-2View
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Fd&c Red No. 40, Calcium Lake

Colorant

FD&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.

CAS 977011-17-8View
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Fd&c Violet No. 1--delisted

Other

FD&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.

CAS 1694-09-3View
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Fd&c Yellow No. 5

Colorant

FD&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.

CAS 1934-21-0View
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Fd&c Yellow No. 5, Aluminum Lake

Colorant

FD&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.

CAS 12225-21-7View
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Fd&c Yellow No. 5, Calcium Lake

Colorant

FD&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.

CAS 977011-18-9View
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Fd&c Yellow No. 6

Colorant

FD&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.

CAS 2783-94-0View
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Fd&c Yellow No. 6, Aluminum Lake

Colorant

FD&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.

CAS 15790-07-5View
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Fd&c Yellow No. 6, Calcium Lake

Colorant

FD&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.

CAS 977083-04-7View
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Fenchyl Alcohol

Flavoring

Fenchyl 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.

CAS 1632-73-1View
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Fennel, Common (foeniculum Vulgare Mill.)

Flavoring

Fennel (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.

CAS 977001-13-0View
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Fennel, Sweet (foeniculum Vulgare Mill. Var. Dulce (d.c.) Alef.)

Flavoring

Sweet 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.

CAS 977007-85-4View
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Fennel, Sweet, Oil (foeniculum Vulgare Mill. Var. Dulce (d.c.) Alef.)

Flavoring

Sweet 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.

CAS 8006-84-6View
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Fenugreek (trigonella Foenum-graecum L.)

Flavoring

Fenugreek (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.

CAS 977155-29-5View
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Fenugreek, Extract (trigonella Foenum-graecum L.)

Flavoring

Fenugreek 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.

CAS 84625-40-1View
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Fenugreek, Oleoresin (trigonella Foenum-graecum L.)

Flavoring

Fenugreek 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.

CAS 977018-53-3View
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Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown

Nutrient

Ferric 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.

CAS 1332-98-5View
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Ferric Chloride

Flavoring

Ferric 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.

CAS 7705-08-0View
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Ferric Citrate

Nutrient

Ferric 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.

CAS 28633-45-6View
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Ferric Oxide

Colorant

Ferric 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.

CAS 1309-37-1View
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Ferric Peptonate

Nutrient

Ferric 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.

CAS 977089-86-3View

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