Flavor Enhancer · CAS 881-68-5
Vanillin Acetate
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, Vanillin Acetate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Vanillin Acetate 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
Vanillin Acetate: the CAS-identified regulatory record
Vanillin Acetate: no OFF product match; CAS 881-68-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 881-68-5 | 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 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.
Vanillin Acetate, explained
Vanillin Acetate (CAS 881-68-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Vanillin Acetate 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 Vanillin Acetate safe to consume?
Vanillin Acetate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 881-68-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Vanillin Acetate used for in food?
Vanillin Acetate (CAS 881-68-5) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavor Enhancer); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.