JECFA Evaluations-2,3,5,6-TETRAMETHYLPYRAZINE-

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

2,3,5,6-TETRAMETHYLPYRAZINE
COE No.:	734
FEMA No.:	3237
JECFA No.:	780
Chemical names:	TETRAMETHYLPYRAZINE
Synonyms:	TETRAMETHYL-1,4-DIAZINE
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 57/51
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/130
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/135

29 Jan 03