Flavor Enhancer · CAS 977090-04-2
Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (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, Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (l.)) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (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
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (l.)): no OFF product match; CAS 977090-04-2 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977090-04-2 | 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 established | 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.
What is Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (l.))?
Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (l.)) (CAS 977090-04-2) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (l.))
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 Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (l.)) safe to consume?
Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (l.)) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977090-04-2, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (l.)) used for in food?
Algae, Red, Extract (porphyra Spp. and Gloiopeltis Furcata and Rhodymenia Palmata (l.)) (CAS 977090-04-2) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavor Enhancer); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.