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

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

bis(2-METHYL-3-FURYL) TETRASULFIDE
COE No.:	724
FEMA No.:	3260
JECFA No.:	1068
Chemical names:	bis-(2-METHYL-3-FURYL) TETRASULFIDE
Synonyms:	2-METHYL-3-FURYL TETRASULFIDE; 3,3'-TETRATHIOBIS(2-METHYLFURAN)
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