Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Horehound (marrubium Vulgare L.)
OtherHorehound (Marrubium vulgare L.) is a perennial herb traditionally used in herbal preparations and confectionery. Its specific function as a food additive remains undefined, and it is not approved as a food ingredient by the FDA.
Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare L.)
FlavoringHorehound extract is a flavoring agent derived from the horehound plant (Marrubium vulgare L.), used to impart a distinctive bitter, herbal taste to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in confectionery, beverages, and other food applications.
Horehound Solid, Extract
OtherHorehound Solid, Extract is a botanical extract derived from horehound plant material, used in food products for flavoring purposes. Its specific function in commercial food applications remains poorly documented in available scientific literature.
Horsemint Leaves, Extract (monarda Spp.)
FlavoringHorsemint leaves extract (Monarda spp.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from horsemint plants, commonly used to impart mint-like flavor characteristics to food and beverage products. The extract contains volatile compounds that contribute aromatic and taste properties to various food applications.
Horseradish (armoracia Lapathifolia Gilib.)
FlavoringHorseradish (Armoracia lapathifolia) is a pungent root vegetable used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It provides characteristic sharp, spicy taste notes and has been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Horseradish Oil
FlavoringHorseradish Oil is a flavoring agent derived from horseradish plants, used to impart pungent, spicy flavoring characteristics to food products. It functions as a natural flavoring adjuvant in various culinary and processed food applications.
Hyacinth Flowers (hyacinthus Orientalis L.)
FlavoringHyacinth flowers (Hyacinthus orientalis L.) are botanical extracts used as a flavoring agent in food products. The ingredient provides floral taste and aromatic properties to beverages, confections, and other food applications.
Hyacinth, Absolute (hyacinthus Orientalis L.)
FlavoringHyacinth Absolute is a natural flavoring extract derived from the hyacinth flower (Hyacinthus orientalis L.), used to impart floral aromatic characteristics to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent in the food industry, though it is not currently listed as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Hydratropic Aldehyde Propylene Glycol Acetal
FlavoringHydratropic aldehyde propylene glycol acetal (CAS 67634-23-5) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to enhance and modify taste profiles in food products. It functions as both a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in the food industry.
Hydrazine
OtherHydrazine (CAS 302-01-2) is a colorless, flammable chemical compound primarily used in industrial applications such as rocket fuel and water treatment. Its function in food, if any, remains undocumented in available literature.
Hydrochloric Acid
Acidity-regulatorHydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong inorganic acid used in food processing as a pH control agent and formulation aid. It helps regulate acidity levels and maintain product stability in various food and beverage applications.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Dough-conditionerHydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a colorless liquid oxidizing agent used in food processing as a dough conditioner and flour treatment agent. It strengthens dough structure, acts as an antimicrobial agent, and is approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance for specific food applications.
Hydrogen Sulfide
FlavoringHydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is a colorless gas with a distinctive rotten egg odor used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and is not designated as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe).
Hydroquinone Monoethyl Ether
FlavoringHydroquinone monoethyl ether (CAS 622-62-8) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though no adverse events or recalls have been associated with it.
Hydroxy(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid
FlavoringHydroxy(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid, also known as homovanillic acid, is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is naturally derived from vanillin metabolism and provides vanilla-like sensory characteristics to beverages and food formulations.
Hydroxyacetone
FlavoringHydroxyacetone is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It occurs naturally in some foods and is primarily utilized to enhance or modify flavor profiles in various food applications.
Hydroxycitronellal
FlavoringHydroxycitronellal (CAS 107-75-5) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It is employed to provide fruity, floral, and citrus-like aromatic notes in various food applications.
Hydroxycitronellal Diethyl Acetal
FlavoringHydroxycitronellal Diethyl Acetal (CAS 7779-94-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry to enhance sensory characteristics.
Hydroxycitronellal Dimethyl Acetal
FlavoringHydroxycitronellal Dimethyl Acetal (CAS 141-92-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance taste profiles in various consumer food applications.
Hydroxycitronellal Propyleneglycol Acetal
FlavoringHydroxycitronellal Propyleneglycol Acetal (CAS 93804-64-9) is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring compound to enhance taste profiles in various consumer foods.
Hydroxycitronellol
FlavoringHydroxycitronellol (CAS 107-74-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes to food and beverage products. This colorless to pale yellow liquid functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.
Hydroxylated Lecithin
EmulsifierHydroxylated lecithin is a modified form of lecithin, a naturally-derived emulsifier produced by treating soy or sunflower lecithin with hydrogen. It is widely used in food manufacturing to improve texture, stability, and consistency in products ranging from chocolates to baked goods.
Hydroxynonanoic Acid, Delta-lactone
FlavoringHydroxynonanoic acid, delta-lactone (CAS 3301-94-8) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and coconut-like notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
EmulsifierHydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a chemically modified plant-derived polymer used in food manufacturing as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener. It helps maintain texture and consistency in various processed foods by preventing separation of ingredients.
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