Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Fullers Earth
OtherFullers Earth is a naturally occurring clay mineral composed primarily of silicates that functions as a processing aid in food production. It is used for filtering, clarifying, and decolorizing food products, particularly oils and beverages, without becoming a component of the final food.
Fumaric Acid
FlavoringFumaric acid (CAS 110-17-8) is an organic acid naturally found in plants that functions as a flavoring agent, pH control agent, and preservative in food products. It is used in beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods to provide tartness, extend shelf life, and improve food stability.
Fungal Hemicellulase
OtherFungal Hemicellulase is an enzyme derived from fungal sources that breaks down hemicellulose, a component of plant cell walls. It is used in food processing to improve texture, extract nutrients, and enhance processing efficiency in various food and beverage applications.
Fungal Pectinase
OtherFungal pectinase is an enzyme derived from fungal sources that breaks down pectin, a naturally occurring polysaccharide in plant cell walls. It is used in food processing to improve juice clarity, extract yields, and texture modification in various beverages and food products.
Furcelleran
OtherFurcelleran is a natural polysaccharide extracted from red algae (Furcellaria lumbricalis) that functions as a processing aid and gelling agent in food production. It is structurally similar to carrageenan and is used to improve texture and stability in various food products.
Furcelleran And Salts Of Furcelleran
EmulsifierFurcelleran and salts of furcelleran are natural polysaccharide-based additives derived from red seaweed that function as emulsifiers, stabilizers, and thickeners in food products. They are used to improve texture, prevent ingredient separation, and maintain product consistency in various food applications.
Furcelleran, Ammonium Salt Of
EmulsifierFurcelleran, ammonium salt of is a natural polysaccharide derived from red seaweed used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener in food products. It functions similarly to carrageenan and helps maintain texture and consistency in various food applications.
Furcelleran, Calcium Salt Of
EmulsifierFurcelleran, calcium salt of (also known as furcellaran or furcelleran) is a natural polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed that functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener in food products. It is chemically similar to carrageenan and is used to improve texture and shelf stability in various processed foods.
Furcelleran, Potassium Salt Of
EmulsifierFurcelleran, potassium salt of is a natural polysaccharide derived from red algae used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener in food products. It functions similarly to carrageenan and helps maintain texture and consistency in various food applications.
Furcelleran, Sodium Salt Of
EmulsifierFurcelleran, sodium salt of is a natural polysaccharide derived from red seaweed used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener in food products. It functions similarly to carrageenan and helps maintain texture and consistency in various processed foods.
Furfural
FlavoringFurfural (CAS 98-01-1) is an organic compound derived from pentose sugars that functions as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts nutty, roasted, and caramel-like flavors and is naturally present in many foods including coffee, bread, and beer.
Furfural Propyleneglycol Acetal
FlavoringFurfural Propyleneglycol Acetal (CAS 4359-54-0) is a synthetic flavoring agent created by combining furfural with propylene glycol. It is used in food products to provide or enhance specific flavor characteristics.
Furfuryl 2-methyl-3-furyl Disulfide
FlavoringFurfuryl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide is a synthetic flavoring compound containing sulfur that mimics meat, roasted, and savory notes in processed foods. It is not currently approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance, though no adverse events or recalls have been documented.
Furfuryl 3-methylbutanoate
FlavoringFurfuryl 3-methylbutanoate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the ester class of flavor compounds and is designed to impart fruity or complex taste notes to beverages, confections, and processed foods.
Furfuryl Acetate
FlavoringFurfuryl acetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, caramel-like aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.
Furfuryl Alcohol
FlavoringFurfuryl alcohol is an organic compound derived from plant-based materials that functions as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has not been associated with any reported adverse events in the food supply.
Furfuryl Butyrate
FlavoringFurfuryl butyrate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart fruity and caramel-like sensory notes. It belongs to the ester class of flavor compounds and is utilized in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in various processed foods and beverages.
Furfuryl Decanoate
FlavoringFurfuryl decanoate (CAS 39252-05-6) is a synthetic flavoring agent belonging to the ester class of compounds. It is used in food products to provide fruity and complex flavor notes.
Furfuryl Formate
FlavoringFurfuryl formate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and caramel-like aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods.
Furfuryl Isopropyl Sulfide
FlavoringFurfuryl isopropyl sulfide is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is used in small quantities in food and beverages to provide characteristic sulfur-containing flavor notes, commonly found in savory and meat-flavored applications.
Furfuryl Mercaptan
FlavoringFurfuryl mercaptan is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has been used in limited food applications to impart savory and roasted flavor notes.
Furfuryl Methyl Ether
FlavoringFurfuryl methyl ether (CAS 13679-46-4) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of furan-derived flavor compounds that contribute to complex taste and aroma profiles in processed foods.
Furfuryl Methyl Sulfide
FlavoringFurfuryl methyl sulfide is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to a class of compounds that impart savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes to processed foods and beverages.
Furfuryl Propionate
FlavoringFurfuryl propionate is an organic compound classified as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer used in food manufacturing. It belongs to the furan derivative family and is employed to enhance and modify taste profiles in various food products.
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