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

CITRONELLAL
FEMA No.: 2307
JECFA No.: 1220
Chemical names: 3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTENAL
Synonyms: RHODINAL; beta-CITRONELLAL; 2,3-DIHYDROCITRAL; dl-CITRONELLAL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/75
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/112
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/289
 
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