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1,3-BUTYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 107-88-0

1,3-Butylene glycol is a diol used in food and industrial applications as a solvent, carrier, and formulation aid. It has been evaluated by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee...

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1,6-HEXANEDITHIOL

CAS: 1191-43-1

1,6-Hexanedithiol is a synthetic sulfur containing organic compound used primarily as a flavoring agent and solvent with a characteristic meaty and burnt aroma profile,...

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ACETONE

CAS: 67-64-1

Acetone is a clear, colorless, highly volatile solvent and flavoring-related agent with CAS 67-64-1 used in food processing contexts as a solvent, extraction medium, and...

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ACETOPHENONE

CAS: 98-86-2

Acetophenone is a synthetic aromatic ketone used primarily as a flavoring agent in foods under regulated conditions. It is permitted for direct addition to food as a flavoring...

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BENZYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 100-51-6

Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6) is a colorless aromatic alcohol used as a flavoring agent, solvent, and carrier in foods and flavor formulations.

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BUTYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 71-36-3

Butyl alcohol is a primary alcohol with the structural formula C4H9OH that is used in food flavoring formulations and as a solvent or vehicle in food processing.

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CARAMEL

CAS: 8028-89-5

Caramel (CAS 8028-89-5) is a complex food additive produced by controlled heat treatment of carbohydrates that imparts brown color and may contribute mild flavor notes. It is...

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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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COLLAGEN

CAS: 9007-34-5

COLLAGEN (CAS 9007-34-5) is a naturally occurring protein derived from animal connective tissues. It functions in food technology mainly for sensory and formulation roles....

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CORN SYRUP

CAS: 977004-12-8

Corn syrup is a viscous sweetening syrup derived from the partial hydrolysis of corn starch, used in food manufacturing for texture, moisture retention, sweetness, and other...

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CORNSTARCH

CAS: 977050-51-3

Cornstarch is a powdered carbohydrate derived from the endosperm of corn and used in food formulation for texture and processing functionality. It is recognized in U.S....

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CYCLOHEXANE

CAS: 110-82-7

Cyclohexane (CAS 110-82-7) is a nonpolar cyclic hydrocarbon used primarily as a solvent or vehicle. It appears on the US FDA food contact substance list as an indirect additive...

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D-SORBITOL

CAS: 50-70-4

D-Sorbitol (CAS 50-70-4) is a sugar alcohol used in foods primarily as a nutritive sweetener and humectant with multiple technical functionalities.

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DEXTRIN

CAS: 9004-53-9

Dextrin is a group of carbohydrate polymers derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch and is affirmed as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food use in the United...

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DEXTROSE

CAS: 50-99-7

DEXTROSE is a monosaccharide sugar used in foods for its sweetening, humectant, stabilizing, and functional properties across diverse product types.

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ETHYL ACETATE

CAS: 141-78-6

Ethyl acetate is a volatile organic ester used in food as a solvent and flavouring agent with a mild fruity aroma and is permitted for certain uses under regulatory frameworks...

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ETHYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 64-17-5

Ethyl Alcohol (also known as ethanol) is a common food ingredient used in multiple technical functions such as a solvent and flavoring agent; it is recognized by US regulations...

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ETHYL CELLULOSE

CAS: 9004-57-3

Ethyl cellulose (CAS 9004-57-3) is a modified cellulose derivative used in food and pharmaceutical formulations as a binder, stabilizer, and film former. In the United States...

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FD&C RED NO. 3

CAS: 16423-68-0

FD&C Red No. 3, also known as erythrosine or Red Dye No. 3, is a synthetic red color additive historically used to impart a bright cherry red hue to foods, beverages, and...

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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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GLYCERIN

CAS: 56-81-5

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a versatile polyol compound used in foods for moisture retention, texture, solvent, and emulsification functions.

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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 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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HEXANE

CAS: 110-54-3

HEXANE (CAS 110-54-3) is a nonpolar organic solvent classified as a solvent or vehicle for extraction purposes. It is used in food processing to extract fats, oils, and other...

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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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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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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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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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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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METHYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 67-56-1

Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is the simplest alcohol commonly used as an industrial solvent or vehicle in various extraction and formulation processes. It appears on...

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METHYL ANTHRANILATE

CAS: 134-20-3

Methyl anthranilate is a synthetic and naturally occurring ester used primarily as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, notable for contributing a fruity grape-like aroma...

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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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MINERAL OIL, WHITE

CAS: 8012-95-1

MINERAL OIL, WHITE is a highly refined petroleum-based mixture of paraffinic and naphthenic liquid hydrocarbons used in diverse food technology roles such as release agents,...

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