Flavoring Agent · CAS 977083-52-5
Guaiac Wood, Extract (guaiacum Spp.)
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, Guaiac Wood, Extract (guaiacum Spp.) 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
Guaiac Wood, Extract (guaiacum Spp.) 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
Guaiac Wood, Extract (guaiacum Spp.): no OFF product match; CAS 977083-52-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977083-52-5 | 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 Guaiac Wood, Extract (guaiacum Spp.)?
Guaiac Wood, Extract (guaiacum Spp.) (CAS 977083-52-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Guaiac Wood, Extract (guaiacum Spp.)
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 Guaiac Wood, Extract (guaiacum Spp.) safe to consume?
Guaiac Wood, Extract (guaiacum Spp.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977083-52-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Guaiac Wood, Extract (guaiacum Spp.) used for in food?
Guaiac Wood, Extract (guaiacum Spp.) (CAS 977083-52-5) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.