Flavor Enhancer · CAS 977009-36-1
Yeasts, Dried
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, Yeasts, Dried is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Yeasts, Dried 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
Yeasts, Dried: the CAS-identified regulatory record
Yeasts, Dried: no OFF product match; CAS 977009-36-1 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977009-36-1 | 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.
What is Yeasts, Dried?
Yeasts, Dried (CAS 977009-36-1) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, malting or fermenting aid, nutrient s.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Yeasts, Dried 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 Yeasts, Dried safe to consume?
Yeasts, Dried scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977009-36-1, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Yeasts, Dried used for in food?
Yeasts, Dried (CAS 977009-36-1) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, malting or fermenting aid, nutrient supplement, solvent or vehicle (Flavor Enhancer); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.