Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Ferric Phosphate
NutrientFerric phosphate (iron(III) phosphate) is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in fortified foods and dietary supplements. It provides bioavailable iron to help prevent and treat iron deficiency, a common nutritional concern globally.
Ferric Pyrophosphate
NutrientFerric pyrophosphate is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in fortified foods to address iron deficiency. It provides bioavailable iron in cereals, flours, and other food products where iron enrichment is desired or required.
Ferric Sodium Pyrophosphate
OtherFerric sodium pyrophosphate (CAS 10045-87-1) is an iron-containing compound that has been studied for potential use in food fortification. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA.
Ferric Sulfate
FlavoringFerric sulfate (iron(III) sulfate) is an iron-containing compound used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food production. It serves primarily to enhance or modify flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.
Ferrocyanide Salts
OtherFerrocyanide salts are iron-cyanide compounds used primarily as anti-caking agents in table salt and food seasonings. These additives are approved in the European Union and several other countries, though they are not authorized by the FDA in the United States.
Ferrous Ascorbate
NutrientFerrous ascorbate is a combination of ferrous iron and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a nutrient supplement in fortified foods and beverages. It enhances iron bioavailability by maintaining iron in its more readily absorbed ferrous form, making it an effective ingredient for addressing iron deficiency.
Ferrous Carbonate
OtherFerrous carbonate (CAS 563-71-3) is an iron compound that exists primarily as a chemical substance rather than an established food additive. Its function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved by the FDA for use in food products.
Ferrous Citrate
NutrientFerrous citrate is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to fortify products with bioavailable iron. It serves as an alternative iron source for addressing dietary iron deficiency in fortified foods.
Ferrous Fumarate
NutrientFerrous fumarate is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in food products to prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia. It is a form of elemental iron that is added to fortified foods and dietary supplements to increase their nutritional iron content.
Ferrous Gluconate
ColorantFerrous gluconate is an iron compound used in food as both a colorant and nutrient supplement. It appears as a dark gray or black additive that fortifies foods with bioavailable iron while also providing visual color properties.
Ferrous L-lactate
FlavoringFerrous L-lactate is an iron compound combined with lactic acid, used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It provides a mild acidic taste while delivering bioavailable iron, making it useful in fortified foods and beverages.
Ferrous Lactate
ColorantFerrous lactate is an iron compound used in food as both a colorant and nutrient supplement to fortify products with iron. It appears as a grayish-green powder and is employed primarily in fortified foods and beverages to address iron deficiency.
Ferrous Peptonate
NutrientFerrous peptonate is an iron-based nutrient supplement formed by combining ferrous (iron II) compounds with peptides or amino acids. It is used in fortified foods and beverages to increase bioavailable iron content for nutritional enhancement.
Ferrous Sulfate
StabilizerFerrous sulfate is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement and processing aid in food products. It fortifies foods with iron to address nutritional deficiencies and is recognized as safe for consumption at approved levels.
Ficin
OtherFicin is a proteolytic enzyme derived from fig latex that functions as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It breaks down proteins and is used primarily in meat tenderization and other food processing applications.
Fir (pine) Needles And Twigs (abies Sibirica Ledeb.)
FlavoringFir (pine) needle and twig extract from Siberian fir (Abies sibirica) is a natural flavoring agent derived from coniferous tree material. It is used in food and beverage products to impart pine, woody, and herbal flavor notes.
Fir Needles And Twigs, Oil (abies Spp.)
FlavoringFir Needles and Twigs Oil (Abies spp.) is an essential oil derived from various fir tree species, used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a fresh, coniferous taste characteristic of fir trees and is employed in limited quantities in commercial food applications.
Fir, Balsam, Needles And Twigs (abies Balsamea (l.) Mill.)
FlavoringFir balsam needle and twig extract (Abies balsamea) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the balsam fir tree. It is used in food and beverage products to impart coniferous, pine-like flavor notes.
Fish Protein Concentrate, Whole
NutrientFish Protein Concentrate, Whole is a nutrient-derived ingredient made from processed whole fish that serves as a protein supplement in food products. It is used to enhance the nutritional profile of foods by increasing protein content and is not currently designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Fish Protein Isolate
NutrientFish Protein Isolate is a concentrated protein ingredient derived from fish through mechanical and enzymatic processing. It functions as a nutrient supplement in food and beverage products to enhance protein content and nutritional value.
Folic Acid
NutrientFolic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B-vitamin essential for DNA synthesis and cell division. It is widely used as a nutrient supplement in fortified foods and dietary supplements to prevent nutritional deficiencies.
Formaldehyde
OtherFormaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0) is a colorless gas used as a fumigant in food processing to control microbial contamination. It is not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA but may be used in specific agricultural and food storage applications under strict regulatory guidelines.
Formic Acid
FlavoringFormic acid (CAS 64-18-6) is a naturally occurring organic acid used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It functions as a formulation aid in the food industry, though it is not currently listed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Fruit Juice
ColorantFruit juice is a natural colorant derived from concentrated fruit extracts, approved by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). It functions as both a coloring agent and nutrient supplement in various food and beverage products.
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