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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

(E,E)-2,4-HEXADIENAL
COE No.: 640
FEMA No.: 3429
JECFA No.: 1175
Chemical names: (2E,4E)-HEXA-2,4-DIENAL
Synonyms: 2-PROPYLENEACROLEIN; SORBALDEHYDE; SORBIC ALDEHYDE; (TRANS, TRANS)-2,4-HEXADIENAL
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 61/64
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/106
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/235
 
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