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NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT

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GLUTEN, GUM

CAS: 977091-56-7

GLUTEN, GUM is a food ingredient identified with CAS 977091-56-7 and used as a nutrient supplement in some food formulations. It appears in the U.S. Substances Added to Food...

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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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INOSITOL

CAS: 87-89-8

Inositol (CAS 87-89-8) is a naturally occurring polyol that functions as a nutrient supplement and component in food products. It is recognized in U.S. regulations as a...

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IRON CITRATE

CAS: 2338-05-8

Iron citrate (CAS 2338-05-8) is a compound of iron and citric acid used as a nutrient supplement in food applications. According to US regulations, iron citrate is prepared...

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L-ALANINE

CAS: 56-41-7

L-Alanine is a non-essential amino acid used as a nutrient supplement and flavour enhancer. It is listed in FDA food additive regulations under amino acids permitted for direct...

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L-ARGININE

CAS: 74-79-3

L-ARGININE is a free amino acid nutrient supplement used in foods to increase protein quality and serve as a source of the amino acid arginine. It is permitted as a nutrient...

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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-CARNITINE

CAS: 541-15-1

L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring, water-soluble compound that functions as a conditionally essential nutrient involved in the transport of long-chain fatty acids into...

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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-LYSINE

CAS: 56-87-1

L-Lysine is an essential amino acid often used as a nutrient supplement and flavouring agent in food. It is recognized as safe under FDA regulations when used in accordance...

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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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LACTALBUMIN

CAS: 9013-90-5

Lactalbumin is a whey‑derived milk protein used as a formulation aid and nutrient supplement in foods and beverages, evaluated in food safety contexts but without a formal...

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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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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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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1309-42-8

Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound used in food applications primarily as an acidity regulator and pH control agent under conditions of good manufacturing practice.

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MAGNESIUM SULFATE

CAS: 10034-99-8

Magnesium sulfate is a crystalline mineral salt used in food processing as a multifunctional additive. It is affirmed as safe for uses consistent with good manufacturing practice.

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MALTODEXTRIN

CAS: 9050-36-6

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide food additive prepared by partial hydrolysis of starch sources such as corn, potato, or rice, and is used in a wide range of food formulations...

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MANGANESE CHLORIDE

CAS: 13446-34-9

Manganese chloride is an inorganic manganese salt used as a nutrient supplement in regulated contexts, listed in the FDA food substances inventory with recognized...

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MANGANESE CITRATE

CAS: 10024-66-5

Manganese citrate (CAS 10024-66-5) is a chelated manganese compound used in food as a nutrient supplement and sequestering agent. It is affirmed as GRAS in the United States...

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MANGANESE HYPOPHOSPHITE

CAS: 10043-84-2

Manganese hypophosphite is an inorganic manganese salt used as a manganese nutrient supplement and chemical ingredient; it appears in chemical inventories and is characterized...

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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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P-AMINOBENZOIC ACID

CAS: 150-13-0

P-AMINOBENZOIC ACID is a para-substituted aromatic carboxylic acid used in industrial chemical synthesis and nutritional contexts. It is also known by multiple other names and...

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