Flavor Enhancer · CAS 977092-93-5
Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.)
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Identified by CAS number, not shelf prevalence
Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.): no OFF product match; CAS 977092-93-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977092-93-5 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavor Enhancer | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.), explained
Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.) (CAS 977092-93-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.) among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.) safe to consume?
Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977092-93-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.) used for in food?
Alfalfa, Herb and Seed (medicago Sativa L.) (CAS 977092-93-5) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavor Enhancer); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.