Flavor Enhancer · CAS 977019-26-3
Butter Esters
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, Butter Esters 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). By tracked product count it ranks #368 of 417.
- #368 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Butter Esters is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #368 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (0th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #368 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Butter Esters: composite 4/5 (Low Risk) with FDA Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | 977019-26-3 | CAS Registry |
| 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 | 1 | 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 Butter Esters?
Butter Esters (CAS 977019-26-3) 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 Butter Esters
Product-count (1) 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 Butter Esters safe to consume?
Butter Esters scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. In the lower-concern band the federal listing is the primary signal. Moderation still applies to any additive.
What is Butter Esters used for in food?
Butter Esters is commonly used as: flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant. It belongs to the Flavor Enhancer category of food additives.
Where does Butter Esters sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #368 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.