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

METHYL SULFIDE
COE No.: 483
FEMA No.: 2746
JECFA No.: 452
Chemical names: DIMETHYL SULFIDE
Synonyms: 2-THIAPROPANE; THIOBISMETHANE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1999
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/110
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
 
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