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ANTIOXIDANT

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2-ACETYLTHIAZOLE

CAS: 24295-03-2

2-Acetylthiazole is a chemically defined flavoring substance characterized by a nutty, popcorn-like aroma that is used to enhance flavor in food systems primarily through its...

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ALPHA-IONOL

CAS: 25312-34-9

ALPHA-IONOL is a flavouring agent and antioxidant substance with a floral woody profile used in foods and beverages. It has been evaluated by JECFA with no safety concern at...

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AMMONIUM SULFIDE

CAS: 12135-76-1

Ammonium sulfide (CAS 12135-76-1) is listed under US food additive regulation 21 CFR 172.515 as a synthetic flavoring substance and adjuvant permitted for use in foods in...

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ANOXOMER

CAS: 60837-57-2

ANOXOMER is a polymeric antioxidant food additive permitted in the United States under 21 CFR 172.105 for direct addition to food to prevent oxidation of fats and oils.

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ASCORBYL PALMITATE

CAS: 137-66-6

Ascorbyl palmitate is a lipid-soluble ester of L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and palmitic acid used primarily as an antioxidant in food and other products to help protect fats...

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ASCORBYL STEARATE

CAS: 25395-66-8

Ascorbyl Stearate is a fat-soluble ester of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in food, particularly in fat-rich products, and recognized under the international additive coding...

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BETA-CAROTENE

CAS: 7235-40-7

BETA-CAROTENE is a naturally occurring carotenoid used in foods primarily as a colorant and nutrient supplement and serves multiple technological functions in formulation and...

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BUTYRIC ACID

CAS: 107-92-6

Butyric Acid is a short-chain carboxylic acid used in the food industry as a flavoring agent and antioxidant with regulatory recognition in FDA synthetic flavoring substances...

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CALCIUM HYPOPHOSPHITE

CAS: 7789-79-9

Calcium hypophosphite is an inorganic salt with CAS 7789-79-9 used in various industrial applications; evidence for its regulatory use as a direct food additive is not...

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CALCIUM PROPIONATE

CAS: 4075-81-4

Calcium propionate (CAS 4075-81-4) is a calcium salt of propionic acid used in foods as an antimicrobial agent and antioxidant to inhibit mold and prolong shelf life.

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CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas used in food processing and packaging for its antimicrobial, preservative, propellant, and leavening functions, affirmed GRAS in the...

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CITRIC ACID

CAS: 77-92-9

Citric acid is a widely used food additive and flavoring agent with the CAS number 77-92-9. It has multiple technological functions in foods, including acidity regulation,...

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DODECYL GALLATE

CAS: 1166-52-5

Dodecyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant compound used in food technology as an additive to help prevent oxidation of fats and oils, belonging to the gallate ester class of molecules.

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ERYTHORBIC ACID

CAS: 89-65-6

ERYTHORBIC ACID is a synthetic stereoisomer of ascorbic acid used in foods primarily as an antioxidant and preservative to help maintain color and slow oxidation.

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ETHOXYQUIN

CAS: 91-53-2

ETHOXYQUIN (CAS 91-53-2) is a synthetic antioxidant widely used to protect fats and sensitive ingredients from oxidation and color loss in foods such as spices and animal feeds.

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HEPTYLPARABEN

CAS: 1085-12-7

HEPTYLPARABEN (CAS 1085-12-7) is a paraben class antioxidant and preservative compound that may be used in specific food applications in the United States according to...

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LECITHIN

CAS: 8002-43-5

Lecithin is a group of naturally occurring phospholipid substances used as an emulsifier and surface-active agent in food and industrial applications.

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LECITHIN (VEGETABLE)

CAS: 977092-24-2

LECITHIN (VEGETABLE) is a food additive used for its antioxidant and drying agent technical functions. It appears in the FDA "Substances Added to Food" inventory with...

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MONOGLYCERIDE CITRATE

CAS: 36291-32-4

Monoglyceride citrate is a food additive used primarily as a synergist to enhance antioxidant activity in oils and fats and as an emulsifier/sequesterant in food formulations...

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NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

Nitrogen (CAS 7727-37-9) is an inert diatomic gas used in food processing and packaging for its antioxidant, formulation aid, and propellant functions under good manufacturing...

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OCTYL GALLATE

CAS: 1034-01-1

Octyl gallate is a synthetic ester of gallic acid and octanol that functions as an antioxidant in some food applications and technical products.

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POTASSIUM SORBATE

CAS: 24634-61-5

Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid and is widely used in the food industry as an antimicrobial preservative and multifunctional ingredient.

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PROPYL GALLATE

CAS: 121-79-9

Propyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant food additive used to protect fats and oils from oxidation and may also function as a flavoring agent or adjuvant.

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PROPYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 57-55-6

Propylene glycol is a synthetic organic compound used in foods as a humectant, solvent, carrier, and texturizer. It is regulated for use in foods and discussed by international...

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RHODINOL

CAS: 141-25-3

Rhodinol is an organic flavouring and antioxidant ingredient identified by CAS number 141-25-3. It is used in foods as a synthetic flavouring substance and adjuvant under...

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SILICON DIOXIDE

CAS: 7631-86-9

Silicon dioxide is a food additive used to improve texture and stability in dry food products, acting primarily as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping in powders and...

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SODIUM ASCORBATE

CAS: 134-03-2

Sodium ascorbate (CAS 134-03-2) is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid and functions primarily as an antioxidant and nutrient supplement in food applications.

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SODIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 497-19-8

Sodium carbonate (CAS 497-19-8) is an alkaline salt used in foods for pH control, as an antioxidant, curing agent, flavoring adjuvant, and processing aid under conditions of...

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SODIUM ERYTHORBATE

CAS: 6381-77-7

Sodium erythorbate is a sodium salt of erythorbic acid used widely in food processing primarily as an antioxidant and color stability agent, functioning technologically to...

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SODIUM HYPOPHOSPHITE

CAS: 7681-53-0

Sodium hypophosphite is a white, odorless inorganic antioxidant compound used in industry and permitted for food use in the US under good manufacturing practice as specified in...

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SODIUM METABISULFITE

CAS: 7681-57-4

Sodium metabisulfite is a sulfur‑based food additive used for preservation, antioxidant function, and dough treatment; it is regulated as a chemical preservative in certain...

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SODIUM NITRITE

CAS: 7632-00-0

Sodium nitrite (CAS 7632-00-0) is a common food additive used for antimicrobial preservation, color fixation, and flavor enhancement in processed foods under regulated conditions.

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SODIUM SULFITE

CAS: 7757-83-7

Sodium sulfite is a white inorganic salt used in food processing for antioxidant, preservative, and functional dough and flour treatment roles under specified regulatory allowances.

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SODIUM THIOSULFATE

CAS: 10102-17-7

Sodium thiosulfate (CAS 10102-17-7) is an inorganic salt used in foods for antioxidant effects and as a formulation aid, oxidizing or reducing agent, sequestering agent, and...

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