Food Additive Database
2,898 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 1–24 of 2,898 additives
(+)-cedrol
Flavoring(+)-Cedrol is a naturally-derived sesquiterpene alcohol used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides woody, cedar-like aromatic notes and is obtained from cedarwood essential oils and other plant sources.
(+/-)-1-acetoxy-1-ethoxyethane
Flavoring(+/-)-1-acetoxy-1-ethoxyethane (CAS 1608-72-6) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide fruity and sweet notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry, though it does not currently have FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status.
(+/-)-1-hepten-3-ol
Flavoring(+/-)-1-hepten-3-ol is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and floral notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of beverages, confections, and other food items.
(+/-)-1-phenylethylmercaptan
Flavoring(+/-)-1-phenylethylmercaptan is a synthetic flavoring agent containing sulfur compounds that impart savory, meaty, and roasted aromatic notes to food products. It is used in trace amounts in processed foods to enhance complex flavor profiles.
(+/-)-2,8-epithio-cis-p-menthane
Flavoring(+/-)-2,8-epithio-cis-p-menthane is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from menthane chemistry. It is used in food products to provide mint and cooling sensory notes, and is employed as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food and beverage applications.
(+/-)-2-(5-methyl-5-vinyltetrahydrofuran-2-yl)propionaldehyde
FlavoringThis synthetic flavoring compound (CAS 67920-63-2) is an aldehyde-containing organic molecule used to create fruity and woody flavor notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.
(+/-)-2-hydroxypiperitone
Flavoring(+/-)-2-hydroxypiperitone is a naturally-derived flavoring compound used to impart minty and cooling sensations in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent and sensory adjuvant, enhancing taste profiles in various consumer goods.
(+/-)-2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol Acetate
Flavoring(+/-)-2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol Acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart savory, meaty, or sulfurous notes in processed foods. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited regulatory history.
(+/-)-2-phenyl-4-methyl-2-hexenal
Flavoring(+/-)-2-phenyl-4-methyl-2-hexenal is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts aromatic characteristics to beverages, confections, and other processed foods where complex flavor profiles are desired.
(+/-)-3-(ethylthio)butanol
Flavoring(+/-)-3-(ethylthio)butanol is a synthetic flavoring compound containing sulfur and ethyl groups, used to impart savory and meaty flavor notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in small concentrations to enhance taste profiles.
(+/-)-3-(methylthio)heptanal
Flavoring(+/-)-3-(methylthio)heptanal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart savory, meaty, and sulfurous notes to food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant in processed foods and beverages where complex aromatic profiles are desired.
(+/-)-3-[(2-methyl-3-furyl)thio]-2-butanone
Flavoring(+/-)-3-[(2-methyl-3-furyl)thio]-2-butanone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart savory, meaty, and roasted notes in processed foods. It belongs to a class of sulfur-containing flavor molecules designed to enhance taste complexity in various food applications.
(+/-)-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-nonanedione
Flavoring(+/-)-3-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-nonanedione is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart complex, buttery, and creamy notes to food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has generated no reported adverse events or recalls.
(+/-)-3-mercapto-1-butyl Acetate
Flavoring(+/-)-3-mercapto-1-butyl Acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound containing a sulfur-based chemical structure that imparts savory, meaty, and sulfurous aromatic notes to food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring agent in processed foods to enhance taste complexity.
(+/-)-4-ethyloctanal
Flavoring(+/-)-4-ethyloctanal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and fatty notes in food products. It is not currently FDA GRAS-listed but has been used in flavoring applications with no reported adverse events or recalls.
(+/-)-4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol
Flavoring(+/-)-4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol is a synthetic flavoring agent containing a sulfur-based compound used to impart savory, meaty, or sulfurous notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in processed foods and beverages.
(+/-)-4-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-oxathiane
Flavoring(+/-)-4-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-oxathiane is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics to food products. It belongs to the class of organosulfur flavoring agents and is employed in small quantities to enhance or modify the sensory profile of processed foods.
(+/-)-6-methyloctanal
Flavoring(+/-)-6-methyloctanal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and woody taste and aroma profiles in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavor enhancer and is primarily utilized in the fragrance and food flavoring industries.
(+/-)-6-octyltetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-one
Flavoring(+/-)-6-octyltetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-one is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart creamy, coconut-like, and buttery notes to food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods.
(+/-)-[r-(e)]-5-isopropyl-8-methylnona-6,8-dien-2-one
Flavoring5-isopropyl-8-methylnona-6,8-dien-2-one (CAS 2278-53-7) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to enhance or modify taste and aroma in various food applications.
(+/-)-acetaldehyde Ethyl Isopropyl Acetal
Flavoring(+/-)-acetaldehyde Ethyl Isopropyl Acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide fruity and aromatic notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages.
(+/-)-cis- And Trans-1,2-dihydroperillaldehyde
Flavoring(+/-)-cis- And Trans-1,2-dihydroperillaldehyde (CAS: 137886-38-5) is a synthetic chemical compound categorized as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. Its primary use in food is to impart or enhance specific flavors in a variety of food products. While recognized for its flavoring properties, it has not received an FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) affirmation.
(+/-)-cis- And Trans-2-methyl-2-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde
FlavoringCis- and trans-2-methyl-2-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes to food and beverages. This cyclopropane derivative functions as a flavor adjuvant in various processed food applications.
(+/-)-cis- And Trans-3,5-diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane
Flavoring(+/-)-cis- And Trans-3,5-diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane is a synthetic chemical compound categorized as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It is recognized by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for its intended use. Its primary function is to impart or enhance specific savory flavor notes in various foods.
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