| L-ASPARTIC ACID | |
| COE No.: | 10078 | FEMA No.: | 3656 | JECFA No.: | 1429 | Chemical names: | 2-AMINOBUTANEDIOIC ACID | Synonyms: | L-AMINOSUCCININC ACID; 2-AMINOBUTANEDIOIC ACID | Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT | Latest evaluation: | 2004 | ADI: | ACCEPTABLE | Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Not evaluated using the Procedure for the Safety Evaluation of Flavouring Agents; the substance is a macronutrient and a normal component of protein and, as such, human exposure through food is orders of magnitude higher than the anticipated level of exposure from use as a flavouring agent. | Report: | TRS 928-JECFA 63/98 | Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/89 | Tox monograph: | FAS 54-JECFA 63/435 |
| 28 Jan 06 | |
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Toxicological Abbreviations
L-aspartic acid (ICSC)