Flavoring Agent · CAS 31499-71-5
Methyl Ethyl Trisulfide
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, Methyl Ethyl Trisulfide 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
Methyl Ethyl Trisulfide 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
Methyl Ethyl Trisulfide: no OFF product match; CAS 31499-71-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 31499-71-5 | 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 Methyl Ethyl Trisulfide?
Methyl Ethyl Trisulfide (CAS 31499-71-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant":.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Methyl Ethyl Trisulfide
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 Methyl Ethyl Trisulfide safe to consume?
Methyl Ethyl Trisulfide scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 31499-71-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Methyl Ethyl Trisulfide used for in food?
Methyl Ethyl Trisulfide (CAS 31499-71-5) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant": (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.