Flavoring Agent · CAS 84961-62-6
Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.)
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, Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.) 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
Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.) 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
Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.): no OFF product match; CAS 84961-62-6 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 84961-62-6 | 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 Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.)?
Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.) (CAS 84961-62-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.)
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 Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.) safe to consume?
Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 84961-62-6, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.) used for in food?
Tamarind Extract (tamarindus Indica L.) (CAS 84961-62-6) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.