Flavor Enhancer · CAS 977050-37-5
Chives (allium Schoenoprasum 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, Chives (allium Schoenoprasum L.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Chives (allium Schoenoprasum 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
Chives (allium Schoenoprasum L.): no OFF product match; CAS 977050-37-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977050-37-5 | 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.
What is Chives (allium Schoenoprasum L.)?
Chives (allium Schoenoprasum L.) (CAS 977050-37-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Chives (allium Schoenoprasum 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 Chives (allium Schoenoprasum L.) safe to consume?
Chives (allium Schoenoprasum L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977050-37-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Chives (allium Schoenoprasum L.) used for in food?
Chives (allium Schoenoprasum L.) (CAS 977050-37-5) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavor Enhancer); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.