JECFA Evaluations-(E,E)-3,5-OCTADIEN-2-ONE-

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

(E,E)-3,5-OCTADIEN-2-ONE
FEMA No.:	4008
JECFA No.:	1139
Chemical names:	(E,E)-OCTA-3,5-DIEN-2-ONE
Synonyms:	trans,trans-3,5-OCTADIEN-2-ONE
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 59/102
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/76
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/371

9 Mar 03