Flavor Enhancer

Flavor Enhancer: 4/5 average safety

According to the FDA SAFFA-derived category taxonomy PlainIngredients uses, Flavor Enhancer ranks #3 of 24 by ingredient count (358 additives), with an average composite safety score of 4 out of 5 across the category.

  • #3 of 24 by ingredient count
  • Category average safety: 4/5

358 ingredients in this category.

Where Flavor Enhancer sits by ingredient count

Flavor Enhancer holds 358 additives among 24 SAFFA-derived categories (inventory size, not a safety ranking).

Flavor Enhancer vs all categories by ingredient count

Where this category's ingredient COUNT sits among every non-empty PlainIngredients category

358 3rd of 24 higher than 21 of 24 categories

Categories, banded by ingredient count

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Source FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) Inventory · 2026-09-05

4
(+/-)-n,n-dimethyl Menthyl Succinamide
Low Risk · Approved
4
(-)-homoeriodictyol, Sodium Salt
Low Risk · Approved
4
1,2-butanedithiol
Low Risk · Approved
4
1,3,3-trimethyl-2-norbornanyl Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
1,3-butanedithiol
Low Risk · Approved
4
1,5,5,9-tetramethyl-13-oxatricyclo(8.3.0.0(4,9))tridecane
Low Risk · Approved
4
1,6-hexanedithiol
Low Risk · Approved
4
1-butanethiol
Low Risk · Approved
4
1-methyl-2,3-cyclohexadione
Low Risk · Approved
4
1-methyl-3-methoxy-4-isopropylbenzene
Low Risk · Approved
4
1-penten-3-ol
Low Risk · Approved
4
1-penten-3-one
Low Risk · Approved
4
1-phenyl-3 or 5-propylpyrazole
Low Risk · Approved
4
2,2'-(dithiodimethylene) Difuran
Low Risk · Approved
4
2,3-butanedithiol
Low Risk · Approved
4
2,5-xylenol
Low Risk · Approved
4
2,6,6-trimethyl-1 and 2-cyclohexen-1-carboxaldehyde
Low Risk · Approved
4
2,8-dithianon-4-en-4-carboxaldehyde
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-(2-butyl)-4,5-dimethyl-3-thiazoline
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-acetyl-3, 5(or 6)-dimethylpyrazine, Mixture of Isomers
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-acetyl-3-ethylpyrazine
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-acetyl-5-methylfuran
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-acetylpyridine
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-acetylthiazole Antioxidant
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-butanol
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-butyl-2-butenal
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-ethoxythiazole
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-ethyl-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-norbornanol
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-ethylpyrazine
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-ethylthiophenol
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-hexylidene Cyclopentanone
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-isobutyl-3-methylpyrazine
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-methyl-1-butanethiol
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-methyl-3-(2-furyl)acrolein
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-methyl-3-furanthiol
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-methyl-4-phenyl-2-butyl Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-methyl-5-(methylthio)furan
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-methylheptanoic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-methylhexanoic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-methyltetrahydrothiophen-3-one
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-naphthalenthiol
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-pentenal
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-trans,6-cis-dodecadienal
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-trans-6-trans-octadienal
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-tridecanone
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-undecanol
Low Risk · Approved
4
3,5-dimethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane
Low Risk · Approved
4
3-(2-furoylthio)-2,5-dimethylfuran
Low Risk · Approved
4
3-(5-methyl-2-furyl)-butanal
Low Risk · Approved
4
3-acetylpyridine
Low Risk · Approved
4
3-benzyl-4-heptanone
Low Risk · Approved
4
3-butylidenephthalide
Low Risk · Approved
4
3-methylcrotonic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
3-penten-2-one
Low Risk · Approved
4
3-phenylpropyl Formate
Low Risk · Approved
4
4,5-dimethyl-2-ethyl-3-thiazoline
Low Risk · Approved
4
4-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanone
Low Risk · Approved
4
4-carvomenthenol
Low Risk · Approved
4
4-ethylguaiacol
Low Risk · Approved
4
4-hexen-1-ol
Low Risk · Approved
4
4-methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal
Low Risk · Approved
4
4-pentenoic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
5-decenoic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5h)-furanone
Low Risk · Approved
4
5-methyl-2,3-hexanedione
Low Risk · Approved
4
5-methyl-3-hexen-2-one
Low Risk · Approved
4
5-methylfurfural
Low Risk · Approved
4
6-decenoic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
6-methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-one
Low Risk · Approved
4
6-methyl-5-hepten-2-ol
Low Risk · Approved
4
6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acetal
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acetaldehyde Phenethyl Propyl Acetal
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acetic Acid Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acetone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alfalfa, Extract (medicago Sativa L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Algae, Brown, Extract (macrocystis and Laminaria Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Algae, Red (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (l.))
Low Risk · Approved
4
Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (l.))
Low Risk · Approved
4
Allyl 2-ethylbutyrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Allyl Anthranilate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Allyl Cyclohexaneacetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Allyl Disulfide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Allyl Mercaptan
Low Risk · Approved
4
Allyl Methyl Disulfide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Allyl Propionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Allyl Sulfide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Aloe, Extract (aloe Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-amylcinnamyl Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-amylcinnamyl Alcohol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-butylcinnamaldehyde
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-ketobutyric Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-methyl-beta-hydroxypropyl Alpha-methyl-beta-mercaptopropyl Sulfide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Isovalerate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Phosphate, Dibasic Firming Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Sulfate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Sulfide Antioxidant
Low Risk · Approved
4
Amyl Alcohol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Amyl Butyrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Amyl Formate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Amyl Octanoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Amylase From Aspergillus Flavus Enzyme
Low Risk · Approved
4
Amylase From Aspergillus Niger Enzyme
Low Risk · Approved
4
Amylase From Aspergillus Oryzae Enzyme
Low Risk · Approved
4
Amylase From Bacillus Subtilis Enzyme
Low Risk · Approved
4
Angelica Root (angelica Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Angostura, Extract (galipea Officinalis Hancock)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Anisic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Anisyl Butyrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Anisyl Formate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Anisyl Phenylacetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Anisyl Propionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Annatto, Seed (bixa Orellana L.) Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Anthracite Coal, Sulfonated
Low Risk · Approved
4
Asafetida, Fluid Extract (ferula Assafoetida L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Asafetida, Oil (ferula Assafoetida L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Asparagus, Seed and Root, Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Bakers Yeast Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzenethiol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzoin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzoin, Resin (styrax Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzothiazole
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzyl Acetoacetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzyl Formate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzyl Mercaptan
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzyl Trans-2-methyl-2-butenoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Beta-alanine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Beta-caryophyllene Oxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Beta-naphthyl Anthranilate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Beta-naphthyl Ethyl Ether
Low Risk · Approved
4
Beta-naphthyl Isobutyl Ether
Low Risk · Approved
4
Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl) Disulfide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Bisabolene Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Blackberry Bark, Extract (rubus, Spp. of Section Eubatus)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Borneol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Boronia, Absolute (boronia Megastigma Nees)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Bromelain Enzyme
Low Risk · Approved
4
Buchu Leaves Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Buchu Leaves, Oil (barosma Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Buckbean Leaves (menyanthes Trifoliata L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butter Acids
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butter Esters
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butter Fat, Enzyme-modified, with Added Butyric Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butyl 10-undecenoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butyl 2-decenoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butyl Anthranilate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butyl Formate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butyl Hexanoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butyl Lactate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butyl Propionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butyl Salicylate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butyl Stearate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butyl Sulfide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Silicate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calumba Root (jatrorrhiza Palmata (lam.) Miers)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Camphor, Japanese, White, Oil (cinnamomum Camphora (l.) Nees Et Eberm.) Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Capers (capparis Spinosa L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Capsicum (capsicum Spp.) Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carbon Dioxide Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carvacryl Ethyl Ether
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carveol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carvyl Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carvyl Propionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Caryophyllene Alcohol Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cascara, Bitterless, Extract (rhamnus Purshiana Dc.) Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cassie, Absolute (acacia Farnesiana (l.) Willd.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Castoreum, Extract (castor Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Castoreum, Liquid (castor Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Catechu, Black, Extract (acacia Catechu Willd.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Catechu, Black, Powder (acacia Catechu Willd.) Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cedarwood Oil Alcohols
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cedarwood Oil Terpenes
Low Risk · Approved
4
Centaury (centaurium Umbellatum Gilib.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Char Smoke
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cherry Bark, Wild, Extract (prunus Serotina Ehrh.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cherry Laurel, Oil (prunus Laurocerasus L.) (ffpa)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cherry-laurel Water (prunus Laurocerasus L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chestnut Leaves, Extract (castanea Dentata (marsh.) Borkh.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chestnut Leaves, Extract Solid (castanea Dentata (marsh.) Borkh.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chicory, Extract (cichorium Intybus L.) Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chives (allium Schoenoprasum L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Civet, Absolute (viverra Civetta Schreber and Viverra Zibetha Schreber)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cocoa Butter Substitute From Palm Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cocoa Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Coffee Extract (coffea Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Collagen
Low Risk · Approved
4
Currant Buds, Black, Absolute (ribes Nigrum L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cyclohexaneethyl Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cyclohexyl Propionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
D-camphor Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
D-fenchone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Decanoic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dehydrated Beets Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Delta-dodecalactone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dibenzyl Ether
Low Risk · Approved
4
Diphenyl Ether
Low Risk · Approved
4
Disodium Guanylate
Low Risk · GRAS
4
Disodium Inosinate
Low Risk · GRAS
4
Disodium Succinate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dl-cystine Dough Strengthener
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dl-methionine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dl-phenylalanine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dog Grass, Extract (agropyron Repens (l.) Beauv.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dried Algae Meal
Low Risk · Approved
4
Edta, Calcium Disodium Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Elder Flowers (sambucus Canadensis L. or Sambucus Nigra L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Elder Flowers, Extract (sambucus Canadensis L. or Sambucus Nigra L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Elemi, Gum
Low Risk · Approved
4
Elemi, Oil (canarium Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Epsilon-dodecalactone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Erythorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Curing or Pickling Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl (p-tolyloxy)acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl 10-undecenoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl 2-methyl-3,4-pentadienoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl 3-hexenoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl 3-mercaptopropionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl 4-phenylbutyrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Oleate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Sorbate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Thioacetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Tiglate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Trans-2-hexenoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Undecanoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Valerate
Low Risk · Approved
4
FD&C Yellow No. 6, Aluminum Lake Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Fenchyl Alcohol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Furfuryl Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Furfuryl Alcohol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Furfuryl Propionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Galangal Root (alpinia Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Galbanum, Oil (ferula Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Galbanum, Resin (ferula Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Gambir (uncaria Gambir Roxb.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Gamma-dodecalactone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glucono-delta Lactone Curing or Pickling Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Grape Skin Extract Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Guaiacyl Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Guarana, Gum (paullinia Cupana Hbk)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Hesperidin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Hydratropic Aldehyde Propylene Glycol Acetal
Low Risk · Approved
4
Hydroquinone Monoethyl Ether
Low Risk · Approved
4
Isobutyl Salicylate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Isopropyl Alcohol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Isopropyl Cinnamate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Isopropyl Isobutyrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-arabinose
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-asparagine
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-aspartic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-cysteine Dough Strengthener
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-cysteine Monohydrochloride Dough Strengthener
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-cystine Dough Strengthener
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-glutamine
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-histidine
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-leucine
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-malic Acid Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-methionine
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-phenylalanine
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-proline
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-serine
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-threonine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lauric Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Levulinic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Licorice (glycyrrhiza Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Linalyl Phenylacetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Oxide Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl 2-furoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl 2-hexenoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl 3-hexenoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Cis-4-octenoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Dihydrojasmonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Furfuryl Disulfide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Heptanoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Hexanoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Isobutyrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Isovalerate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Jasmonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Linoleate (48%) Methyl Linolenate (52%) Mixture
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Mercaptan
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl N-methylanthranilate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl-beta-ionone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl-delta-ionone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methylene Chloride Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
2
Monosodium Glutamate
Caution · Approved
4
MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)
Low Risk · GRAS
4
Myristic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
N-ethyl-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexane Carboxamide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Naringin, Extract (citrus Paradisi Macf.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Neryl Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Neryl Butyrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Neryl Formate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Neryl Isovalerate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Neryl Propionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Niacinamide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Nitrates, Sodium & Potassium Antimicrobial Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Nitrites, Sodium & Potassium Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Nonanoyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylamide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Oleic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
P-ethylphenol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Palmitic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Peanut Oil
Low Risk · Approved
4
Peptones
Low Risk · Approved
4
Perillyl Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Phenethyl 2-furoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Phenethyl Benzoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Phenethyl Senecioate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Phenyl Disulfide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Phenylacetaldehyde
Low Risk · Approved
4
Piperonyl Isobutyrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Nitrate Antimicrobial Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Sulfate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Propyl Isobutyrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Protein, Animal, Hydrolyzed
Low Risk · Approved
4
Protein, Vegetable, Hydrolyzed Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Pyridine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Resorcinol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rhodinyl Isobutyrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Methyl Ester, Partially Hydrogenated
Low Risk · Approved
4
Saffron (crocus Sativus L.) Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Saffron, Extract (crocus Sativus L.) Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sec-butyl Ethyl Ether
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sesame (sesamum Indicum L.) Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Skatole
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Nitrate Antimicrobial Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Sulfate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Spiro(2,4-dithia-1-methyl-8-oxabicyclo(3.3.0)octane-3,3'-(1'-oxa-2'-methyl)cyclopentane)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sucrose Octaacetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sulfur Dioxide Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sulfuric Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sweet Blackberry Leaves Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tannic Acid Color or Coloring Adjunct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Thiamine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tocopherols Antioxidant
Low Risk · Approved
4
Trans,trans-2,4-dodecadienal
Low Risk · Approved
4
Trans,trans-2,4-octadienal
Low Risk · Approved
4
Trans-2-nonen-1-ol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Vanillin Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Vanillylidene Acetone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Whey, Demineralized
Low Risk · Approved
4
Yeast Autolysate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Yeast Extract
Low Risk · GRAS
4
Yeasts Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Yeasts, Dried
Low Risk · Approved
4
Zingerone
Low Risk · Approved

Source: FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) Inventory, EU Food Additive Regulations (EC) No 1333/2008

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Two PlainIngredients-derived peer sets for Flavor Enhancer: closest on tracked ingredient count (358 here) and closest on mean composite safety score (4/5 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood, not a largest-category strip.

Similar ingredient count

Nearest other SAFFA categories by mapped additive count (floored at ≥10).

8 peers

Similar mean additive safety

Nearest other categories by average mapped safety score (floored at ≥10 scored additives), distinct from the count row.

4 peers

Other Categories

Acidity Regulator (8) Anti-caking Agent (4) Antioxidant (35) Color Additive (99) Color/Whitener (1) Emulsifier (282) Enzyme (43) Fat/Oil (1) Firming Agent (2) Flavor (1) Flavoring Agent (2583) Flour Treatment (1) Food Additive (611) Humectant (7) Leavening Agent (5) Nutrient Supplement (85) Preservative (55) Processing Aid (85) Sequestrant (8) Solvent (22) Sweetener (52) Texturizer (4) Thickener (156)

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