JECFA Evaluations-SODIUM 4-(METHYLTHIO)-2-OXOBUTANOATE-

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

SODIUM 4-(METHYLTHIO)-2-OXOBUTANOATE
FEMA No.:	3881
JECFA No.:	501
Chemical names:	SODIUM 4-(METHYLTHIO)-2-OXOBUTANOATE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1999
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/116
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125

12 Nov 01