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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

ISOTHUJONE
See: THUJONE
Synonyms: beta-THUJONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1981
ADI: NO ADI ALLOCATED
Comments: The Committee considered that the amounts of thujone isomers in foods and beverages resulting from the addition of thujone-containing flavouring agents (e.g., sage) should be reduced to the lowest practicable level.
Report: TRS 669-JECFA 25/26
Tox monograph: FAS 16-JECFA 25/227
 
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