Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Gardenia Gummifera Distillate
FlavoringGardenia Gummifera Distillate is a plant-derived flavoring agent extracted from gardenia plants. It is used in food products to provide natural flavor compounds and is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Garlic
FlavoringGarlic is a flavoring agent derived from the bulb of Allium sativum, a plant in the lily family. It is widely used in food products to provide characteristic savory and pungent flavors and has GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status with the FDA.
Garlic Extract
FlavoringGarlic extract (CAS 8008-99-9) is a concentrated flavoring derived from garlic bulbs, used to impart garlic flavor to food products. It functions as a flavoring agent and taste adjuvant in various processed foods, beverages, and seasonings.
Garlic, Oil (allium Sativum L.)
FlavoringGarlic oil (CAS 8000-78-0) is a volatile essential oil extracted from garlic (Allium sativum L.) used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It imparts concentrated garlic flavor to various foods and beverages without adding whole garlic solids.
Gelatin
FlavoringGelatin is a protein derived from collagen found in animal bones, skin, and connective tissues. It functions as a thickener, stabilizer, and texturizing agent in a wide variety of food products, providing structure and improving texture while also serving multiple technical functions in food formulation.
Gellan Gum
StabilizerGellan gum is a polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation used as a stabilizer and thickener in food products. It creates gel-like textures and prevents ingredient separation in beverages, dairy products, and other foods.
Genet, Absolute (spartium Junceum L.)
FlavoringGenet Absolute is a flavoring agent derived from the flowers of Spartium Junceum L. (Spanish broom plant). It is used in the food industry as a natural flavoring compound to impart floral and aromatic notes to various food and beverage products.
Genet, Extract (spartium Junceum L.)
FlavoringGenet extract (Spartium junceum L.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent obtained from Spanish broom, a Mediterranean shrub. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring adjuvant in food products, though it has not been formally approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Gentian Root, Extract (gentiana Lutea L.)
FlavoringGentian root extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the Gentian lutea plant, commonly used to impart bitter flavors in beverages and food products. It has a long history of use in traditional herbal preparations and is utilized in the food industry primarily for its distinctive taste profile.
Gentian, Stemless (gentiana Acaulis L.)
FlavoringGentian, Stemless is a plant-derived flavoring agent extracted from Gentiana acaulis L., a small alpine flowering plant. It is used in food and beverage formulations to provide bitter and herbal flavor notes, particularly in liqueurs, bitters, and flavored beverages.
Geranic Acid
FlavoringGeranic acid (CAS 459-80-3) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, though no adverse events or recalls have been associated with its use.
Geraniol
FlavoringGeraniol is a naturally occurring alcohol compound found in essential oils of plants like roses and geraniums. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to provide fruity, floral, and rose-like taste and aroma profiles.
Geranium (pelargonium Spp.)
FlavoringGeranium (Pelargonium spp.) extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from geranium plants, primarily used to impart floral and aromatic notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food applications.
Geranium Extract (pelargonium Spp.)
FlavoringGeranium Extract is a flavoring agent derived from Pelargonium species plants, used to impart floral and fruity notes to food and beverage products. It functions as a natural flavoring adjuvant in the food industry.
Geranium, East Indian, Extract (cymbopogon Martini Stapf.)
FlavoringGeranium, East Indian, Extract is a flavoring agent derived from Cymbopogon martinii, commonly known as palmarosa grass. It is used in food products to provide floral and herbaceous flavor notes and is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA.
Geranium, East Indian, Oil (cymbopogon Martini Stapf.)
FlavoringEast Indian geranium oil (Cymbopogon martini Stapf.) is an essential oil derived from a tropical grass species, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts rosy, herbaceous notes and is utilized in beverages, confections, and other flavored foods.
Geranium, Oil (pelargonium Spp.)
FlavoringGeranium oil is a natural essential oil extracted from pelargonium species plants, primarily used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts floral, rose-like notes and is employed to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in various food products.
Geranium, Rose, Oil (pelargonium Graveolens L'her.)
FlavoringGeranium Rose Oil is a natural essential oil derived from the pelargonium graveolens plant, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a rose-like, floral aroma and taste to various food products.
Geranyl 2-methylbutyrate
FlavoringGeranyl 2-methylbutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It occurs naturally in some plants and is utilized in the food industry as a flavoring agent to enhance taste profiles in various consumer foods.
Geranyl Acetate
FlavoringGeranyl acetate is a naturally-derived flavoring compound with a floral, fruity aroma commonly found in essential oils. It is used in food and beverage products to provide pleasant taste and aromatic qualities.
Geranyl Acetoacetate
FlavoringGeranyl acetoacetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance taste and aroma profiles in various processed foods and beverages.
Geranyl Acetone
FlavoringGeranyl acetone is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts fruity and floral notes to food and beverage products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring agent to enhance taste profiles in various processed foods.
Geranyl Benzoate
FlavoringGeranyl benzoate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart fruity, floral notes. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA and has not undergone formal GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) determination.
Geranyl Butyrate
FlavoringGeranyl butyrate (CAS 106-29-6) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, floral, and rosy aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
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