JECFA Evaluations-bis(2-METHYL-3-FURYL) DISULFIDE-

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

bis(2-METHYL-3-FURYL) DISULFIDE
COE No.:	723
FEMA No.:	3259
JECFA No.:	1066
Chemical names:	bis-(2-METHYL-3-FURYL) DISULFIDE
Synonyms:	3,3'-DITHIOBIS(2-METHYLFURAN); 3,3'-DITHIO-2,2'-DIMETHYLDIFURAN; 2-METHYL-3-FURYL DISULFIDE
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