JECFA Evaluations-3-PHENYLPROPIONIC ACID-

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

3-PHENYLPROPIONIC ACID
COE No.:	32
FEMA No.:	2889
JECFA No.:	646
Chemical names:	BENZENEPROPANOIC ACID
Synonyms:	BENZYLACETIC ACID; HYDROCINNAMIC ACID; beta-PHENYLPROPIONIC ACID
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 55/22
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/160
Tox monograph:	FAS 46-JECFA 55/79

12 Nov 01