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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

(2,5 OR 6)-METHOXY-3-METHYLPYRAZINE
COE No.: 2266
FEMA No.: 3183
JECFA No.: 788
Chemical names: MIXTURE OF 2-METHOXY-3-METHYLPYRAZINE AND 2-METHOXY-5-METHYLPYRAZINE AND 2-METHOXY-6-METHYLPYRAZINE
Synonyms: 2 OR 5 OR 6-METHOXY-3-METHYL-1,4-DIAZINE
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 57/51
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/130
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/135
 
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