Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Guaiacyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringGuaiacyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart smoky, woody, and vanilla-like notes to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry to enhance taste profiles.
Guaiacyl Phenylacetate
FlavoringGuaiacyl Phenylacetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart smoky, phenolic, and woody flavor notes in food products. It is not currently approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance but has no documented adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Guaiene
FlavoringGuaiene is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes woody, spicy, and herbal notes to various foods and beverages, and is derived from or chemically synthesized to replicate flavors found in natural sources.
Guaiol Acetate
FlavoringGuaiol acetate (CAS 134-28-1) is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste and aroma profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Guar, Gum (cyamopsis Tetragonolobus (l.))
EmulsifierGuar gum is a natural thickening and stabilizing agent derived from guar bean seeds, widely used in food products to improve texture and consistency. The FDA recognizes it as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) with no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Guarana Seed, Extract
FlavoringGuarana seed extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of Paullinia cupana, a climbing plant native to the Amazon basin. It is used in the food industry primarily to impart a characteristic bitter, slightly astringent flavor to beverages and food products, and is often associated with its natural caffeine content.
Guarana, Gum (paullinia Cupana Hbk)
FlavoringGuarana gum is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of the Paullinia cupana plant, native to South America. It is used in the food industry primarily as a flavor enhancer and flavoring adjuvant in beverages and food products.
Guava (psidium Spp.)
FlavoringGuava (Psidium spp.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the tropical guava fruit, used to impart guava flavor in beverages, confections, and other food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or create fruit-based taste profiles in processed foods.
Guava Extract
OtherGuava extract is a plant-derived substance obtained from guava fruit (Psidium guajava), used in food and beverage applications. Its specific functional properties in food formulations remain poorly characterized in regulatory documentation.
Gum Arabic, Hydrogen Octenylbutane Dioate
EmulsifierGum Arabic, Hydrogen Octenylbutane Dioate (CAS 455885-22-0) is a synthetic emulsifier and stabilizer used in food products to maintain uniform texture and prevent ingredient separation. It functions as both an emulsifying agent and thickening agent in various processed foods.
Gutta Hang Kang (palaquium Leiocarpum Boerl. And P. Oblongifolium Burck.)
OtherGutta Hang Kang is a natural masticatory substance derived from two species of Palaquium trees native to Southeast Asia. It is used in chewing gums and similar products as a gum base component that provides texture and chewability.
Haematococcus Algae Meal
ColorantHaematococcus Algae Meal is a natural colorant derived from Haematococcus pluvialis, a freshwater green microalga rich in astaxanthin pigments. It is used in food production to impart red, orange, and pink colors to various products.
Haw Bark, Black, Extract (viburnum Prunifolium L.)
FlavoringHaw Bark, Black, Extract is a plant-derived flavoring agent obtained from the bark of Viburnum prunifolium L., commonly known as black haw. It is used in food manufacturing as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to impart taste and aroma characteristics to various food products.
Heliopsis Longipes Extract
FlavoringHeliopsis Longipes Extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the Heliopsis longipes plant, commonly known as Mexican oregano or chilcuate. It is used in food products to impart distinctive herbal and spicy flavoring characteristics.
Helium
OtherHelium is an inert noble gas used as a processing aid in food production, primarily for packaging and pressurization applications. It serves no nutritional purpose and is not consumed as part of food itself.
Hemlock (tsuga Spp.)
FlavoringHemlock (Tsuga spp.) refers to extracts or essential oils derived from hemlock tree species, used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a distinctive woody, resinous flavor profile and has been traditionally used in small quantities in beverages and seasonings.
Hemlock Needles And Twigs, Oil (tsuga Spp.)
FlavoringHemlock needles and twigs oil (tsuga spp.) is an essential oil derived from hemlock tree species, used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a fresh, piney, and slightly citrusy taste characteristic of coniferous plants.
Hept-2-en-1-yl Isovalerate
FlavoringHept-2-en-1-yl isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral taste notes in food and beverage products. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls.
Hept-trans-2-en-1-yl Acetate
FlavoringHept-trans-2-en-1-yl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It does not have FDA GRAS status but is used in limited applications as a flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Heptanal
FlavoringHeptanal is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and fresh notes and is utilized to enhance or create desired taste profiles in various processed foods and beverages.
Heptanal Dimethyl Acetal
FlavoringHeptanal dimethyl acetal (CAS 10032-05-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions to enhance or impart specific flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.
Heptanal Glyceryl Acetal (mixed 1,2 And 1,3 Acetals)
FlavoringHeptanal Glyceryl Acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound consisting of mixed 1,2 and 1,3 acetals derived from heptanal and glycerol. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics to food products.
Heptanal Propyleneglycol Acetal
FlavoringHeptanal propyleneglycol acetal (CAS 4351-10-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance taste profiles in various processed foods.
Heptane-1-thiol
FlavoringHeptane-1-thiol (CAS 1639-09-4) is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. This volatile liquid is employed to impart savory, meaty, or sulfurous flavor notes to various processed foods.
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