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

gamma-DODECALACTONE
COE No.: 2240
FEMA No.: 2400
JECFA No.: 235
Chemical names: 4-DODECANOLIDE; 5-OCTYLDIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE
Synonyms: DODECA-1,4-LACTONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1997
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 884-JECFA 49/42
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/172 (1998)
Tox monograph: FAS 40-JECFA 49/231
 
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