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FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT

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ETHYL VANILLIN

CAS: 121-32-4

Ethyl vanillin is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart a vanilla-like taste and aroma in foods, beverages, and other products. It is evaluated by international food...

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FD&C BLUE NO. 1

CAS: 3844-45-9

FD&C Blue No. 1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF and CI Acid Blue 9, is a synthetic blue food dye used to color foods, beverages, and other products according to regulatory standards.

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FD&C RED NO. 40

CAS: 25956-17-6

FD&C Red No. 40 is a synthetic red monoazo dye permitted as a certified color additive in foods and other products, widely used to impart red color.

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FD&C YELLOW NO. 5

CAS: 1934-21-0

FD&C Yellow No. 5, commonly known as tartrazine, is a synthetic lemon-yellow monoazo dye used primarily as a colorant in foods and other products. It is evaluated and permitted...

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FD&C YELLOW NO. 6

CAS: 2783-94-0

FD&C Yellow No. 6, also known as Sunset Yellow FCF and identified by CAS 2783-94-0 and INS 110, is a synthetic food color additive used to impart yellow to orange hues in food,...

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FERRIC CHLORIDE

CAS: 7705-08-0

Ferric chloride (CAS 7705-08-0) is an inorganic iron salt that is used industrially in water treatment and sometimes as a processing aid or flavoring agent in food under very...

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FORMIC ACID

CAS: 64-18-6

Formic acid (CAS 64-18-6) is a simple organic acid used as a flavoring agent and formulation aid in foods and feeds, permitted under specific regulatory frameworks in the...

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FUMARIC ACID

CAS: 110-17-8

Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic dicarboxylic acid used in foods primarily as an acidity regulator and flavoring agent under accepted food additive standards.

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GELATIN

CAS: 9000-70-8

Gelatin is a protein derived from the partial hydrolysis of collagen derived from animal connective tissues, commonly used in food for its unique gel forming and texturizing properties.

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GLYCEROL TRIBUTYRATE

CAS: 60-01-5

Glycerol tributyrate, also known as tributyrin, is a glycerol ester used in foods as a flavouring agent, solvent, or vehicle and is affirmed as safe under US food additive...

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GLYCERYL MONOOLEATE

CAS: 25496-72-4

GLYCERYL MONOOLEATE is a monoglyceride ester of oleic acid used in foods for technological purposes such as emulsification, flavor delivery, moisture control, and texture...

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GLYCERYL TRIPROPANOATE

CAS: 139-45-7

Glyceryl tripropanoate is a synthetic triglyceride ester used primarily as a flavoring agent solvent or vehicle in food formulations, recognized in flavoring inventories and...

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GLYCINE

CAS: 56-40-6

Glycine (CAS 56-40-6) is a non-essential amino acid used in foods as a flavor enhancer, flavoring agent, and nutrient supplement. It is permitted for direct addition to food...

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INVERT SUGAR

CAS: 8013-17-0

Invert sugar is a nutritive sweetener derived from the hydrolysis of sucrose, widely used in food formulation for sweetness and functional properties with established...

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INVERT SUGAR SYRUP

CAS: 977083-54-7

Invert sugar syrup is a liquid sweetener derived from hydrolysis of sucrose that provides sweetness and moisture retention in foods and functions as several formulation aids in...

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ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 67-63-0

Isopropyl alcohol (CAS 67-63-0) is a simple secondary alcohol used in food technology mainly as a flavouring agent, solvent and carrier in accordance with regulatory safety evaluations.

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L-ALANYL-L-GLUTAMINE

CAS: 39537-23-0

L-alanyl-L-glutamine is a chemically synthesized dipeptide used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant and evaluated by international food additive experts as having no safety...

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L-ARABINOSE

CAS: 5328-37-0

L-Arabinose is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar (pentose) identified by CAS 5328-37-0 that is found in plant polysaccharides and used as a flavoring agent or flavor...

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L-ASPARAGINE

CAS: 70-47-3

L-Asparagine (CAS 70-47-3) is a naturally occurring amino acid permitted for use as a nutrient additive under US food additive regulations as part of the amino acids listed in...

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L-ASPARTIC ACID

CAS: 56-84-8

L-Aspartic acid is an amino acid that functions as a flavor enhancer, flavoring agent, and nutrient supplement in food products. It is listed among amino acids that may be...

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L-BORNYL ACETATE

CAS: 5655-61-8

L-Bornyl acetate is a naturally occurring ester used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant with a fresh, piney, herbaceous aroma and is evaluated for safety by international expert bodies.

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L-CYSTEINE

CAS: 52-90-4

L-Cysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid used in food processing primarily to improve dough handling and enhance savory flavors and is regulated in the United States...

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L-CYSTINE

CAS: 56-89-3

L-Cystine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative permitted for use in foods under specific regulatory conditions. It functions technologically as a dough strengthener,...

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L-GLUTAMIC ACID

CAS: 56-86-0

L-Glutamic Acid is a naturally occurring amino acid used in food as a flavoring agent, nutrient component, and pH control agent. It is structurally defined by its CAS number...

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L-GLUTAMINE

CAS: 56-85-9

L-Glutamine is a naturally occurring amino acid used in foods as a flavoring agent, flavor enhancer, and nutrient supplement with multiple roles in protein and metabolism.

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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-ISOLEUCINE

CAS: 73-32-5

L-Isoleucine is a naturally occurring essential amino acid used as a nutrient supplement and flavoring agent in foods; as a free amino acid it is permitted as a nutritive...

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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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LINOLEIC ACID

CAS: 60-33-3

Linoleic acid (CAS 60-33-3) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid evaluated by JECFA as a flavouring agent with no safety concern at current levels of intake.

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LIPASE

CAS: 9001-62-1

Lipase is a food enzyme (triacylglycerol lipase) used in food processing to hydrolyze triglycerides and improve texture and flavor in diverse products under good manufacturing practice.

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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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M-CRESOL

CAS: 108-39-4

M-Cresol is a chemical compound with CAS number 108-39-4 used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food applications. It is evaluated by international expert committees for...

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