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

2-BENZOFURANCARBOXALDEHYDE
COE No.: 2247
FEMA No.: 3128
JECFA No.: 751
Chemical names: 2-BENZOFURANCARBOXALDEHYDE
Synonyms: 2-FORMYLBENZOFURAN
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2000
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 901-JECFA 55/37
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/174
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/137
 
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