JECFA Evaluations-2-METHYLVALERIC ACID-

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

2-METHYLVALERIC ACID
COE No.:	31
FEMA No.:	2754
JECFA No.:	261
Chemical names:	2-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1997
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 884-JECFA 49/37
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/174 (1998)
Tox monograph:	FAS 40-JECFA 49/189

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