Food Additive

Food Additive: 3.9/5 average safety

PlainIngredients tracks 611 food additive food ingredients, with an average composite safety score of 3.9 out of 5 across the category. 20 are classified as banned by the FDA.

  • Category average safety: 3.9/5
  • 20 banned ingredients in this category

611 ingredients in this category.

4
1-(2-furyl)-1,3-butanedione
Low Risk · Approved
4
1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
1-octenyl Succinic Anhydride
Low Risk · Approved
4
1‚4-Heptonolactone
Low Risk · Approved
4
2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
2-tert-pentylcyclohexyl Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
4-Hexylresorcinol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acetolein
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acetone Peroxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acetone Peroxides
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acetostearin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acrolein Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acrylamide-sodium Acrylate Resin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Acrylic Acid-2-acrylamido-2-methyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer
Low Risk · Approved
4
Adipic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alanin
Low Risk · Approved
1
Alkanet Root, Extract (alkanna Tinctoria Tausch)
Banned · Banned
4
Alkannin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alkylene Oxide Adducts of Alkyl Alcohols/phosphate Esters of Same, Mixture
Low Risk · Approved
4
Allyl Hexenoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-(p-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl)-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)(1 Mol)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-(p-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl)-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)(greater Than 1 Mol)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-(p-dodecylphenyl)-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-Amylase
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-butyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) Poly(oxypropylene)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy Poly(oxyethylene) Poly(oxypropylene) Poly(oxyethylene) (15 Mole Minimum) Blocked Copolymer, Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed Oil Pol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-Tocopherol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Alpha-{p-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl}-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Aluminium
Low Risk · Approved
4
Aluminium Potassium Sulphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Aluminium Silicate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Aluminium Sodium Sulphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Aluminium Stearate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Aluminium Sulphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Aluminum Calcium Silicate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Amino Tri(methylene Phosphonic Acid), Sodium Salt
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Adipate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Carbonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Carbonates
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Caseinate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Chloride
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Citrate, Dibasic
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Fumarate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Gluconate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Hydroxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Lactate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Malate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Pectinate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Persulfate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Persulfate Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Polyphosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ammonium Sulphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Amyl Salicylate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Angelica Seed (angelica Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Anionic Methacrylate Copolymer
Low Risk · Approved
4
Anoxomer
Low Risk · Approved
4
Arabinogalactan
Low Risk · Approved
4
Argon
Low Risk · Approved
4
Astaxanthin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Azodicarbonamide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Bakers Yeast Glycan
Low Risk · Approved
4
Basic Methacrylate Copolymer
Low Risk · Approved
4
Bentonite
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzene
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzoin Resin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Benzyl Alcohol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Beta-caryophyllene Alcohol Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Black 7984
Low Risk · Approved
4
Boldus Leaves (peumus Boldus Mol.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Bonito, Dried
Low Risk · Approved
4
Boric Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Bouillon, Vegetable, Smoke
Low Risk · Approved
1
Brominated Vegetable Oil
Banned · Banned
4
Brown FK
Low Risk · Approved
4
Buffered Vinegar
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butadiene-styrene Rubber Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butane
Low Risk · Approved
4
Butyl Oleate Sulfate
Low Risk · Approved
1
Calamus Extract
Banned · Banned
4
Calcium 5'-Ribonucleotide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Aluminium Silicate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Benzoate Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
2
Calcium Bisulphite
Caution · Approved
4
Calcium Bromate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Carbonates
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Diglutamate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Erythorbin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Ferrocyanide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Formiate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Fumarate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Glycerophosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Guanylate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Hydrogen Carbonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Hydrogen Malate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Hydroxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Inosinate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Iodate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Lactobionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Lignosulfonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Malate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Malates
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Oxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Peroxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Phytate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Polyphosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Silicate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Stearoyl Fumarate
Low Risk · Approved
2
Calcium Sulphite
Caution · Approved
4
Calcium Tartrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Candida Lipolytica
Low Risk · Approved
4
Caramel
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carbamide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carbohydrase From Aspergillus Oryzae
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carbomer
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carbonates
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carnauba Wax
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carotenoids
Low Risk · Approved
4
Carrageenan Salts with Polysorbate 80
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cellulose Triacetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cellulose, Diethylaminoethyl
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chamomile Flower (matricaria Chamomilla L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chicle (manilkara Zapotilla Gilly and M. Chicle Gilly) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chicle, Venezuelan (manilkara Williamsii Standley and Related Spp.) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chilte (cnidoscolus (also Known As Jatropha) Spp.) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chiquibul (manilkara Zapotilla Gilly) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chlorine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chlorine Dioxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chlorine Dioxide Antimicrobial Agent, Flour Treating Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chlorine Solution, Aqueous Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Chlorofluorocarbon 113 Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact
Low Risk · Approved
1
Chlorofluorocarbons
Banned · Banned
4
Chloropentafluoroethane
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cholic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cholic Acid Ph Control Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Choline Salt
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Rectified
Low Risk · Approved
4
Citranaxanthin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Citrus Red 2
Low Risk · Approved
4
Clary Sage, Absolute
Low Risk · Approved
4
Clary Sage, Concrete
Low Risk · Approved
1
Cobalt Sulfate
Banned · Banned
1
Cobaltous Chloride
Banned · Banned
4
Cocoa Butter Substitute From Coconut Oil, Palm Kernel Oil or Both Oils
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cocoa Butter Substitute Primarily From High-oleic Safflower or Sunflower Oil
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cocoa with Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Coconut Oil, Refined
Low Risk · Approved
4
Copals, Manila
Low Risk · Approved
4
Copper Sulphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Coriander Leaf Oil (coriandrum Sativum L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Corn Endosperm Oil
Low Risk · Approved
4
Corn Steep Liquor
Low Risk · Approved
4
Crown Gum Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cryptoaxanthin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cuprous Iodide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Cyclohexylamine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dehydroacetic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dehydroacetic Acid Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Delta-Tocopherol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Di-n-alkyl(c8-c18 From Coconut Oil) Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Low Risk · Approved
4
Diatomaceous Earth
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dicalcium Diphosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact
Low Risk · Approved
4
Diethanolamide Condensate From Soybean Oil Fatty Acids (c16-c18)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Diethanolamide Condensate From Stripped Coconut Oil Fatty Acids(c10-c18)
Low Risk · Approved
1
Diethyl Pyrocarbonate
Banned · Banned
4
Diethylaminoethanol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Diethylene Glycol Distearate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dimethyl Dialkyl Ammonium Chloride Flour Treating Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dimethyl Dicarbonate Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dimethylamine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dimethylethanolamine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dimethylpolysiloxane And Methylphenylpolysiloxane
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dimethylpolysiloxane Lubricant or Release Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dipotassium Guanylate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dipotassium Inosinate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dipotassium Tartrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dl-limonene
Low Risk · Approved
4
Dodecyl Gallate
Low Risk · Approved
4
E15x Food Additive
Low Risk · Approved
4
E411 Food Additive
Low Risk · Approved
4
E543 Food Additive
Low Risk · Approved
4
E571
Low Risk · Approved
4
E638
Low Risk · Approved
4
E642
Low Risk · Approved
4
Edta, Tetrasodium
Low Risk · Approved
4
Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Enzyme-modified Fats
Low Risk · Approved
4
Erythorbin Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Esters Of Colophane
Low Risk · Approved
4
ETHANESULFONIC ACID, 2-(1-(DIFLUORO-((TRIFLUOROETHENYL)OXY)METHYL)-1,2,2,2-TETRAFLUOROETHOXY)-1,1,2,2-TETRAFLUORO-, POLYMER WITH TETRAFLUOROETHANE New
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethanol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethoxylated Mono- And Di-Glycerides
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethoxyquin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Esters of Fatty Acids (edible)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Gallate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethyl Maltol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethylene Dichloride
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethylene Glycol Distearate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
1
Ethylene Oxide
Banned · Banned
4
Ethylene Oxide Polymer, Alkyl Adduct
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethylene Oxide Polymer, Alkyl Adduct, Phosphate Ester Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethylene Oxide/propylene Oxide Copolymer, Alkyl Adduct Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethylene Oxide/propylene Oxide Copolymer, Alkyl Adduct, Phosphate Ester Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ethylenediamine Tracer
Low Risk · Approved
1
Eugenyl Methyl Ether
Banned · Banned
4
Extracts Of Rosemary
Low Risk · Approved
4
Fast Yellow AB
Low Risk · Approved
4
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester
Low Risk · Approved
4
Fatty Acids
Low Risk · Approved
4
Fatty Acids Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Fatty Alcohols, Synthetic
Low Risk · Approved
1
FD&C Green No. 1
Banned · Banned
1
FD&C Green No. 2
Banned · Banned
1
FD&C Red No. 1
Banned · Banned
1
FD&C Red No. 2
Banned · Banned
1
FD&C Red No. 3, Aluminum Lake
Banned · Banned
1
FD&C Red No. 3, Calcium Lake
Banned · Banned
1
FD&C Red No. 4
Banned · Banned
1
FD&C Violet No. 1
Banned · Banned
4
Ferric Ammonium Citrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ferric Sodium Pyrophosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ferrocyanide Salts
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ferrous Carbonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ferrous Hexacyanomanganate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ferrous Lactate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Flavin Mononucleotide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Flavoxanthin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Formaldehyde
Low Risk · Approved
4
Formic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Fumaric Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Gamme-Tocopherol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Gardenia Blue
Low Risk · Approved
4
Gelatine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Gibberellic Acid & Potassium Gibberellate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Gluconic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glutamic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glutaraldehyde
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glyceryl Behenate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glyceryl Diacetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glyceryl Palmitostearate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glycine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glycine And Its Sodium Salt
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glycocholic Acid Ph Control Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glycolipids
Low Risk · Approved
4
Gold
Low Risk · Approved
4
Grapefruit, Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Grapefruit, Juice
Low Risk · Approved
4
Grapefruit, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Paradisi)
Low Risk · Approved
3
Green S
Mixed · Approved
4
Ground Limestone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Guanylic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Guava Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Gum Guaicum
Low Risk · Approved
4
Gutta Hang Kang (palaquium Leiocarpum Boerl. and P. Oblongifolium Burck.) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Helium
Low Risk · Approved
4
Hemimorphite
Low Risk · Approved
4
Heptylparaben
Low Risk · Approved
4
Horehound (marrubium Vulgare L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Horehound Solid, Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Hydrazine
Low Risk · Approved
3
Hydrochloric Acid
Mixed · Approved
4
Hydrogen
Low Risk · Approved
4
Hydrogen Peroxide Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Hydrogenated Poly-1-Decene
Low Risk · Approved
4
Iceland Moss (cetraria Islandica Ach.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Immortelle, Absolute (helichrysum Angustifolium Dc)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Indanthrene Blue RS
Low Risk · Approved
4
Inosinic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Iron Caprylate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Iron Gluconate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Iron Linoleate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Iron Naphthenate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Iron Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Iron Tallate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Isobutane
Low Risk · Approved
4
Isobutylene-isoprene Copolymer Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Isopropyl Myristate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Isopropyl Palmitate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Jelutong (dyera Costulata Hook, F. and D. Lowii Hook, F.) Masticatory Substance, Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-Cysteine
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-hydroxyproline
Low Risk · Approved
4
L-tyrosine Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lactalbumin Phosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters Of Glycerol And Propane-1
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lanolin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lanolin Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lard Oil
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lauroyl Diethanolamide Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lavandin Absolute
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lavandin, Concrete
Low Risk · Approved
4
Leche Caspi (couma Macrocarpa Barb. Rodr.) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Leche De Vaca (brosimum Utile (h.b.k.) Pittier, and Poulsenia Spp.) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lecithin (vegetable) Antioxidant
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lecithin Citrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lemon Terpenes
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lemon, Juice Ph Control Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lepidine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Leucine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lignin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lignin Sodium Sulfonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lignosulfonic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lime, Essence
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lime, Juice Ph Control Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lipase
Low Risk · Approved
4
Listeria-specific Bacteriophage Preparation Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Litholrubine Bk
Low Risk · Approved
4
Lungmoss (sticta Pulmonacea Ach.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Carbonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Carbonates
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Citrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Diglutamate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Gluconate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Glycerophosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Hydroxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Hydroxide Carbonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Lactate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Oxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Pyrophosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Silicate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Stearate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Magnesium Sulphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Maltol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Massaranduba Balata (manilkara Huberi (ducke) Chevalier) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Massaranduba Chocolate (manilkara Solimoesensis Gilly) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Mate, Leaves
Low Risk · Approved
4
Menadiol Sodium Diphosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Menhaden Oil
Low Risk · Approved
4
Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated
Low Risk · Approved
4
Menthyl Pyrrolidonecarboxylate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Metatartaric Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Acrylate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Acrylate--dvb-(deg-divinyl Ether), Aminolyzed and Quarternized, Terpolymer
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Esters of Fatty Acids (edible) Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methyl Glucoside-Coconut Oil Ester
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methylphenylpolysiloxane
Low Risk · Approved
4
Methylpolysilicone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Microcrystalline Wax
Low Risk · Approved
4
Mineral Oil
Low Risk · Approved
4
Mineral Oil High Viscosity
Low Risk · Approved
4
Mineral Oil Medium And Low Viscosity Class II
Low Risk · Approved
4
Mineral Oil Medium And Low Viscosity Class III
Low Risk · Approved
4
Mineral Oil Medium Viscosity
Low Risk · Approved
4
Mixed Acetic And Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
Low Risk · Approved
4
Monoammonium Glutamate
Low Risk · Approved
1
Monochloroacetic Acid
Banned · Banned
4
Monoethanolamine Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
4
Monopotassium Glutamate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Monopotassium Tartrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Montan Wax Fatty Acids, Oxidatively Refined, Polyhydric Alcohol Diesters
Low Risk · Approved
4
Montanic Acid Esters
Low Risk · Approved
4
Morpholine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Morpholine, Fatty Acid Salts
Low Risk · Approved
4
Myristyl Alcohol
Low Risk · Approved
4
N-alkyl(c8-c18 From Coconut Oil) Amine Acetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
N-butane
Low Risk · Approved
4
N-undecylbenzenesulfonic Acid Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
4
Natural Gas
Low Risk · Approved
4
Neutral Methacrylate Copolymer
Low Risk · Approved
4
Nicotinic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Niger Gutta (ficus Platyphylla Del.) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Nispero Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Nitrogen
Low Risk · Approved
4
Nitrogen Antioxidant, Formulation Aid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Nitrogen Oxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Nitrogen Oxides
Low Risk · Approved
4
Nitrosyl Chloride
Low Risk · Approved
4
O-phenylphenol Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Oat Lecithin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Octadecylamine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Octafluorocyclobutane
Low Risk · Approved
4
Octyl Gallate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Oiticica Oil
Low Risk · Approved
4
Oleic Acid, From Tall Oil Fatty Acids Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Olestra
Low Risk · Approved
4
Opopanax, Non-specific
Low Risk · Approved
4
Orange GGN
Low Risk · Approved
4
Orange, Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Orange, Juice Ph Control Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Orcein
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ox Bile Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Oxidised Polyethylene Wax
Low Risk · Approved
4
Oxygen
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ozone Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Pancreatin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Paraffin and Succinic Derivatives, Synthetic Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Paraffin Wax
Low Risk · Approved
3
Patent Blue V
Mixed · Approved
4
Pendare (couma Macrocarpa Barb. Rodr. & Couma Utilis (mart.) Muell. Arg.) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Penicillium Roqueforti
Low Risk · Approved
4
Peptone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Peracetic Acid Ph Control Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
perfluorohexane
Low Risk · Approved
4
Perillo
Low Risk · Approved
4
Periodic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Petroleum Jelly
Low Risk · Approved
4
Petroleum Wax
Low Risk · Approved
4
Petroleum Wax Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Petroleum Wax, Synthetic Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Phosphorus Oxychloride Ph Control Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Phytic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Piperazine Dihydrochloride
Low Risk · Approved
4
Poly(acrylic Acid-co-hypophosphite), Sodium Salt
Low Risk · Approved
4
Poly(maleic Anhydride), Sodium Salt
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyacrylamide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyacrylic Acid, Sodium Salt
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyethylene Glycol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyethylene Glycol (400) Dioleate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyethylene, Oxidized
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyethylenimine Reaction Product W/ 1,2-dichloroethane
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyglyceryl Phthalate Ester of Coconut Oil Fatty Acids
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyisobutylene (min M W 37,000) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyoxyethylene (600) Dioleate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyoxyethylene (600) Monoricinoleate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyoxyethylene 40 Monostearate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyoxyethylene Dioleate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polypropylene Glycol (m W 1,200-3,000)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polystyrene, Cross-linked, Chloromethylated, Then Aminated with Trimethylamine, Dimethylamine, Diethylenetriamine, or Triethanolamine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyvinyl Acetate Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyvinyl Alcohol-Polyethylene Glycol-Graft-Co-Polymer
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
Low Risk · Approved
4
Ponceau 6R
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Adipate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Aluminium Silicate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Ascorbate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Benzoate Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Bisulfite Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
2
Potassium Bisulphite
Caution · Approved
4
Potassium Borate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Bromide Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Ferrocyanide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Fumarate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Glycerophosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Hydrogen Sulphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Hydroxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Hypophosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Hypophosphite
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Iodate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Malate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium N-methyldithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Persulfate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Silicate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Sulfite
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Sulphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Sulphates
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Tartrates
Low Risk · Approved
4
Propane
Low Risk · Approved
4
Propyl 2-mercaptopropionate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Propyl Para-Hydroxybenzoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Propylene Chlorohydrin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Propylene Oxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Psyllium Seed Husk
Low Risk · Approved
4
Pyridoxine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Combination Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rhodoxanthin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rice Bran Wax
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosidinha (micropholis (also Known As Sideroxylon) Spp.) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Adduct with Fumaric Acid, Pentaerythritol Ester
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Glycerol Ester
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Gum or Wood, Partially Hydrogenated, Glycerol Ester Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Gum or Wood, Partially Hydrogenated, Pentaerythritol Ester Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Gum or Wood, Pentaerythritol Ester Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Gum, Glycerol Ester Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Limed
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Partially Dimerized, Calcium Salt
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Partially Dimerized, Glycerol Ester Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Partially Hydrogenated
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Polymerized, Glycerol Ester Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Tall Oil, Glycerol Ester Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Wood
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Wood, Glycerol Ester
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Wood, Maleic Anhyd. Mod., Pentaerythritol Ester, Acid #134-145
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rosin, Wood, Maleic Anhyd. Mod., Pentaerythritol Ester, Acid #176-186
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rubber, Natural-smoked Sheet and Latex Solids (hevea Brasiliensis) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rubixanthin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rum
Low Risk · Approved
4
Rutin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Saffron
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sandalwood
Low Risk · Approved
4
Scarlet GN
Low Risk · Approved
4
Serpentaria (aristolochia Serpentaria L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sheanut Oil
Low Risk · Approved
4
Shellac
Low Risk · Approved
4
Shellac Wax
Low Risk · Approved
4
Silica Aerogel
Low Risk · Approved
4
Silver
Low Risk · Approved
4
Silver Nitrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Silver-silver Dragees
Low Risk · Approved
4
Simaruba Bark (simaruba Amara Aubl.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium 2-ethylhexyl Sulfate Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Adipate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Aluminate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Aluminium Silicate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate, Hydrated
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Chlorite Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Decylbenzenesulfonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Dimethyldithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Ethyl P-Hydroxybenzoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Ferrocyanide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Formiate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Fumarate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Glucoheptonate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Humate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Hydrogen Sulphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Hydrosulfite
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Hydroxide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Hypochlorite
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Metasilicate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium N-alkylbenzenesulfonate Washing or
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Pectinate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Polymethacrylate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Propyl Para-Hydroxybenzoate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Sesquicarbonate Ph Control Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Silicate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Sorbate Antimicrobial Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Stearoyl Fumarate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Sulfide
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Sulphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Sulphates
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Taurocholate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Tetraborate (Borax)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodium Zinc Metasilicate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sodiumglycinate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sorbitan Trioleate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sorbose
Low Risk · Approved
4
Soya Fatty Acid Amine, Ethoxylated
Low Risk · Approved
4
Soybean Hemicellulose
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sperm Oil
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sperm Oil, Hydrogenated
Low Risk · Approved
4
Spermaceti
Low Risk · Approved
4
Spiramycin
Low Risk · Approved
4
St. Johnswort Leaves, Flowers and Caulis (hypericum Perforatuml.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Stannic Chloride
Low Risk · Approved
4
Starch, Acid Modified
Low Risk · Approved
4
Starch, Alpha-amylase Modified
Low Risk · Approved
4
Starch, Bleached
Low Risk · Approved
4
Starch, Food, Modified: Acetylated Distarch Adipate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Starch, Food, Modified: Acetylated Distarch Oxypropanol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Starch, Food, Modified: Beta-amylase Modified Starch
Low Risk · Approved
4
Starch, Food, Modified: Beta-amylase Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Starch, Food, Modified: Isoamylase Modified Starch
Low Risk · Approved
4
Starch, Food, Modified:glucoamylase Modified Starch
Low Risk · Approved
4
Stearyl Alcohol, Plus Beeswax
Low Risk · Approved
4
Stearyl Tartrate
Low Risk · Approved
1
Styrene
Banned · Banned
4
Styrene-dvb-acrylonitrile-methyl Acrylate, Sulfonated Tetrapolymer
Low Risk · Approved
4
Succinic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Succinic Anhydride
Low Risk · Approved
4
Succinylated Gelatin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Succinylated Monoglycerides
Low Risk · Approved
4
Succistearin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sulfamic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sulfites, Strong Alkali
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sulfopropyl Cellulose
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sulfurous Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Sulphuric Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Superglycerinated Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Low Risk · Approved
4
Synthetic Wax
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tallow Alcohol, Hydrogenated
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tallow Flakes
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tallow, Beef
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tallow, Hydrogenated, Oxidized or Sulfated
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tangerine, Extract (citrus Reticulata Blanco)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tansy (tanacetum Vulgara L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
Low Risk · Approved
4
Taurocholic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Terpene Resin Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Thiabendazole
Low Risk · Approved
1
Thiourea
Banned · Banned
4
Thyme, Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tocopherol-Rich Extract
Low Risk · Approved
4
Triammonium Citrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Triethanolamine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Trifluoromethane Sulfonic Acid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Trisodium Citrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Trisodium Nitrilotriacetate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tunu (castilla Fallax Cook) Masticatory Substance
Low Risk · Approved
4
Turpentine
Low Risk · Approved
4
Tylosin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Urea
Low Risk · Approved
4
Vanilla, Absolute (vanilla Spp.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Vegetable Carbon
Low Risk · Approved
4
Vervain, European (verbena Officinalis L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Vetiverol
Low Risk · Approved
4
Vinyl Chloride-vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
Low Risk · Approved
4
Violaxanthin
Low Risk · Approved
4
Violet, Swiss (viola Calcarata L.)
Low Risk · Approved
4
Wax Ester
Low Risk · Approved
4
Whey, Partially Dimineralized and Partially Delactosed
Low Risk · Approved
4
Wort
Low Risk · Approved
4
Xanthophyll
Low Risk · Approved
4
Xanthophylls
Low Risk · Approved
4
Yeast Extract Autolyzed
Low Risk · Approved
4
Yellow 2G
Low Risk · Approved
4
Zinc Acetate
Low Risk · Approved

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

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