JECFA Evaluations-2-OXO-3-PHENYLPROPIONIC ACID-

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

2-OXO-3-PHENYLPROPIONIC ACID
FEMA No.:	3892
JECFA No.:	1478
Chemical names:	2-OXO-3-PHENYLPROPIONIC ACID
Synonyms:	3-PHENYL-2-OXOPROPANOIC ACID; 3-PHENYLPYRUVIC ACID
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2004
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 928-JECFA 63/113
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/96
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/525

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