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FLAVOR ENHANCER

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L-HISTIDINE

CAS: 71-00-1

L-Histidine is an amino acid and flavouring agent/nutrient supplement that is permitted as a listed amino acid under FDA food additive regulations. It is also a normal...

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L-LEUCINE

CAS: 61-90-5

L-Leucine is a naturally occurring branched-chain amino acid and nutrient that functions in foods as a flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, and as a nutrient...

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L-MALIC ACID

CAS: 97-67-6

L-Malic Acid is an organic acid used in foods for acidity control and flavor functions. It occurs naturally in many fruits and is affirmed as safe for use in food in the U.S....

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L-PHENYLALANINE

CAS: 63-91-2

L-Phenylalanine is a naturally occurring essential amino acid used in food systems as a flavoring agent and nutrient supplement, recognized under U.S. food additive regulations.

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LACTIC ACID

CAS: 50-21-5

Lactic acid is an organic acid widely used in food manufacturing as a flavoring and acidity regulator. It is identified by CAS 50-21-5 and is affirmed for a variety of food...

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LACTOSE

CAS: 63-42-3

Lactose is a naturally occurring disaccharide sugar widely used in food formulation for diverse technological purposes, from sweetness contribution to functional roles in...

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LAURIC ACID

CAS: 143-07-7

Lauric acid is a medium chain saturated fatty acid used in food as a flavoring agent, surface-active agent and lubricant type additive evaluated by regulators.

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LEVULOSE

CAS: 57-48-7

Levulose, also known as fructose, is a naturally occurring simple sugar (monosaccharide) identified by CAS Number 57-48-7 and often used as a nutritive sweetener and functional...

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LOCUST (CAROB) BEAN GUM

CAS: 9000-40-2

Locust (carob) bean gum is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide derived from the endosperm of Ceratonia siliqua seeds and is widely used in foods as a stabilizer, thickener,...

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MAGNESIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 39409-82-0

Magnesium carbonate (CAS 39409-82-0) is a white inorganic compound widely used in the food industry for several technological functions including anticaking, acidity...

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MALIC ACID

CAS: 617-48-1

Malic acid is a food additive used primarily as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer in a wide range of foods and beverages under conditions of good manufacturing practice.

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MANNITOL

CAS: 69-65-8

Mannitol is a polyol (sugar alcohol) used in food for multiple technical functions including sweetening, bulking and anticaking under good manufacturing practices.

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METHYLENE CHLORIDE

CAS: 75-09-2

Methylene chloride (dichloromethane) is a volatile chemical used as a solvent and extraction agent in specified food processes and in other industrial applications.

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MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES

CAS: 67254-73-3

Mono- and diglycerides are food additives composed of mixtures of glycerol mono- and diesters of fatty acids widely used for their emulsifying, stabilizing, texturizing, and...

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MONOAMMONIUM GLUTAMATE

CAS: 7558-63-6

Monoammonium glutamate is an ammonium salt of glutamic acid used in foods primarily as a flavor enhancer, often imparting umami taste, and can also function as a stabilizer or...

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MONOPOTASSIUM GLUTAMATE

CAS: 19473-49-5

Monopotassium glutamate is the potassium salt of glutamic acid used in food to enhance savory flavor and as an alternative to sodium-based glutamate salts. It is recognized in...

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MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE

CAS: 142-47-2

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of the amino acid L-glutamic acid used primarily as a flavor enhancer in food products and permitted for use under various food...

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MYRISTIC ACID

CAS: 544-63-8

Myristic acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid with the CAS number 544-63-8 used in food as a flavoring agent, flavor enhancer, lubricant, release agent, and...

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NEOTAME

CAS: 165450-17-9

Neotame is a high-intensity, non-nutritive sweetener and flavor enhancer used in foods and beverages. It is intensely sweet, chemically stable in many applications, and...

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NITROUS OXIDE

CAS: 10024-97-2

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a colorless, slightly sweet-smelling gas used in food processing primarily as a propellant with the CAS number 10024-97-2. It is recognized by regulators...

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OLEIC ACID

CAS: 112-80-1

Oleic acid (CAS 112-80-1) is a monounsaturated fatty acid widely present in fats and oils, used in food and industrial applications for its functional roles including flavor...

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P-ETHYLPHENOL

CAS: 123-07-9

P-ETHYLPHENOL (4-ethylphenol) is a phenolic compound used in flavoring and aroma applications and identified by CAS 123-07-9. It has been evaluated by international expert...

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PALMITIC ACID

CAS: 57-10-3

Palmitic acid is a naturally occurring long-chain saturated fatty acid used in food science primarily as a flavoring agent and technical additive.

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PARAFFIN WAX

CAS: 8002-74-2

Paraffin wax is a petroleum‑derived hydrocarbon wax that is used in food contact and processing applications under specific regulatory conditions in the United States and...

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PEANUT OIL

CAS: 8002-03-7

Peanut oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from peanuts. It is used as a cooking medium and a food ingredient for its mild flavor, heat stability and functional properties.

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PECTIN

CAS: 9000-69-5

Pectin is a naturally derived carbohydrate polymer used in foods primarily for its gelling, thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying properties, and is listed in US FDA...

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PECTIN, MODIFIED

CAS: 977091-87-4

Pectin, modified is a food ingredient used for emulsifying, stabilizing, thickening, and texturizing in various processed foods. It is listed in the U.S. FDA Substances Added...

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PHOSPHORIC ACID

CAS: 7664-38-2

Phosphoric acid is a widely used inorganic food additive (INS 338) recognized for its roles in acidity control, flavor enhancement, and sequestration, and it is listed as...

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POLYSORBATE 80

CAS: 9005-65-6

Polysorbate 80 (INS 433) is a synthetic nonionic emulsifier and surfactant used broadly in food formulations to help mix ingredients like water and oils, stabilize textures,...

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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7447-40-7

Potassium chloride is an inorganic potassium salt food additive used for flavor enhancement and functional purposes, evaluated by international food safety bodies.

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POTASSIUM CITRATE

CAS: 6100-05-6

Potassium citrate is the potassium salt of citric acid used in food systems for pH control, sequestration of metal ions, emulsification support, flavor enhancement, and...

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POTASSIUM NITRATE

CAS: 7757-79-1

Potassium nitrate is an inorganic salt used in food processing for its antimicrobial, coloring, and flavor-enhancing functions. It has a white crystalline appearance and is...

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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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POTATO STARCH

CAS: 977000-07-9

Potato starch is a refined carbohydrate polymer extracted from the tubers of the potato plant and is used in foods for its bulking, thickening, texturizing, and stabilizing properties.

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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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