JECFA Evaluations-p-MENTHA-1,8-DIEN-7-AL-

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

p-MENTHA-1,8-DIEN-7-AL
COE No.:	11788
FEMA No.:	3557
JECFA No.:	973
Chemical names:	p-MENTHA-1,8-DIEN-7-AL
Synonyms:	DIHYDROCUMINIC ALDEHYDE; 4-ISOPROPENYL-1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE; PERILLA ALDEHYDE; PERILLALDEHYDE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/41
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/50
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/173

8 Mar 03