JECFA Evaluations-(+/-)-(2,6,6,-TRIMETHYL-2-HYDROXYCYCLOHEXYLIDENE)ACETIC ACID gamma-LACTONE-

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

(+/-)-(2,6,6,-TRIMETHYL-2-HYDROXYCYCLOHEXYLIDENE)ACETIC ACID gamma-LACTONE
COE No.:	10931
FEMA No.:	4020
JECFA No.:	1164
Chemical names:	5,6,7,7a-TETRAHYDRO-4,4,7a-TRIMETHYL-2(4H)BENZOFURANONE
Synonyms:	DIHYDROACTINIDIOLIDE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake shen used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/49
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/105
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 59/175

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