Flavoring Agent · CAS 977038-45-1
Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus 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, Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus 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
Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus 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
Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus L.): no OFF product match; CAS 977038-45-1 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977038-45-1 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring Agent | 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 Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus L.)?
Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus L.) (CAS 977038-45-1) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus 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 Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus L.) safe to consume?
Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977038-45-1, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus L.) used for in food?
Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus L.) (CAS 977038-45-1) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.