JECFA Evaluations-(+/-)3-METHYL-gamma-DECALACTONE-

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

(+/-)3-METHYL-gamma-DECALACTONE
FEMA No.:	3999
JECFA No.:	1158
Chemical names:	5-HEXYLDIHYDRO-4-METHYLFURAN-2(3H)-ONE
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 61/49
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/104
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 59/175

31 Dec 04