JECFA Evaluations-2,2'-(THIODIMETHYLENE)DIFURAN-

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

2,2'-(THIODIMETHYLENE)DIFURAN
COE No.:	11438
FEMA No.:	3238
JECFA No.:	1080
Chemical names:	DIFURFURYL SULFIDE
Synonyms:	bis(2-FURFURYL) SULFIDE; 2-FURFURYL MONOSULFIDE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/81
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/68
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/299

8 Mar 03