Flavor Enhancer · CAS 57500-00-2
Methyl Furfuryl Disulfide
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 Furfuryl Disulfide 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 Furfuryl Disulfide 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 Furfuryl Disulfide: no OFF product match; CAS 57500-00-2 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 57500-00-2 | 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 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 Furfuryl Disulfide?
Methyl Furfuryl Disulfide (CAS 57500-00-2) 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 Methyl Furfuryl Disulfide
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 Furfuryl Disulfide safe to consume?
Methyl Furfuryl Disulfide scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 57500-00-2, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Methyl Furfuryl Disulfide used for in food?
Methyl Furfuryl Disulfide (CAS 57500-00-2) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant": (Flavor Enhancer); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.