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

alpha-PHELLANDRENE
COE No.: 2117
FEMA No.: 2856
JECFA No.: 1328
Chemical names: p-MENTHA-1,5-DIENE
Synonyms: p-MENTHA-1,5-DIENE; 5-ISOPROPYL-2-METHYL-1,3-CYCLOHEXADIENE; MENTHADIENE; DIHYDRO-p-CYMENE
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 63/64
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/76
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/235
 
28 Jan 06    




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