| PYRUVALDEHYDE | |
| COE No.: | 105 |
| FEMA No.: | 2969 |
| JECFA No.: | 937 |
| Chemical names: | 2-OXOPROPANAL |
| Synonyms: | METHYLGLYOXAL; 2-KETOPROPIONALDEHYDE; ACETYLFORMALDEHYDE |
| Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 2001 |
| ADI: | ACCEPTABLE |
| Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
| Report: | TRS 909-JECFA 57/98 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/104 (2003) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 48-JECFA 57/333 |
| Previous status: | 2002, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/48. S,T
2001, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/152. N |
| 3 Feb 04 | |
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