JECFA Evaluations-2-METHYL-3-FURANTHIOL-

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

2-METHYL-3-FURANTHIOL
COE No.:	11678
FEMA No.:	3188
JECFA No.:	1060
Chemical names:	2-METHYL-3-FURANTHIOL
Synonyms:	2-METHYL-3-FURYL MERCAPTAN
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 59/81
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/66
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/299

8 Mar 03