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

cis-3-HEXENYL LACTATE
COE No.: 10681
FEMA No.: 3690
JECFA No.: 934
Chemical names: cis-3-HEXENYL 2-HYDROXYPROPANOATE
Synonyms: LEAF LACTATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/98
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/152
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/333
 
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