Flavoring Agent · CAS 977018-25-9
Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia 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, Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia Spp.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia 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
Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia Spp.): no OFF product match; CAS 977018-25-9 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977018-25-9 | 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 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.
Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia Spp.): what it is
Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia Spp.) (CAS 977018-25-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia Spp.) compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
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 Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia Spp.) safe to consume?
Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia Spp.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977018-25-9, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia Spp.) used for in food?
Quince Seed, Extract (cydonia Spp.) (CAS 977018-25-9) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.