JECFA Evaluations-(-)-MENTHONE 1,2-GLYCEROL KETAL-

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

(-)-MENTHONE 1,2-GLYCEROL KETAL
FEMA No.:	3807
JECFA No.:	445
Chemical names:	1,4-DIOXASPIRO[4,5]DECANE-2-MENTHANOL
Synonyms:	FRESCOLAT, TYPE MGA
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1998
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 891-JECFA 51/111
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/188
Tox monograph:	FAS 42-JECFA 51/381

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