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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
 
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