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

PIPERITENONE OXIDE
COE No.: 16044
FEMA No.: 4199
JECFA No.: 1574
Chemical names: 1,2-EPOXY-P-MENTH-4(8)-EN-3-ONE
Synonyms: (1S)-LIPPIONE; (+)-ROTUNDIFOLONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2005
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 934-JECFA 65/82
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/65
Tox monograph: FAS for JECFA 65 in press
 
31 Jan 06    




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