Flavor Enhancer · CAS 112-80-1
Oleic Acid
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, Oleic Acid is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. By tracked product count it ranks #394 of 417.
- #394 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Oleic Acid is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #394 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (0th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #394 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Oleic Acid: the regulatory record
Oleic Acid: 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 | 112-80-1 | CAS Registry |
| 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 | 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.
Oleic Acid: what it is
Oleic Acid (CAS 112-80-1) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, formulation aid, lubricant or release agent, surface-a.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Oleic Acid compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
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 Oleic Acid safe to consume?
Oleic Acid 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 Oleic Acid used for in food?
Oleic Acid is commonly used as: flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, formulation aid, lubricant or release agent, surface-active agent, washing or surface removal agent. It belongs to the Flavor Enhancer category of food additives.
Where does Oleic Acid sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #394 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.