JECFA Evaluations-(3,5 OR 6)-(METHYLTHIO)-2-METHYLPYRAZINE-

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

(3,5 OR 6)-(METHYLTHIO)-2-METHYLPYRAZINE
COE No.:	2290
FEMA No.:	3208
JECFA No.:	797
Chemical names:	MIXTURE OF 2-METHYL-3-(METHYLTHIO)PYRAZINE AND 2-METHYL-5-(METHYLTHIO)PYRAZINE AND 2-METHYL-6-(METHYLTHIO)PYRAZINE
Synonyms:	2-METHYL-3,5- OR 6-METHYLTHIOPYRAZINE; METHYLPYRAZINYL METHYL SULFIDES (MIXTURE)
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2001
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 909-JECFA 57/51
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/132
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/135

29 Jan 03