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

CARVEOL
COE No.: 2027
FEMA No.: 2247
JECFA No.: 381
Chemical names: p-MENTHA-6,8-DIEN-2-OL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1998
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 891-JECFA 51/90
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/182
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/319
 
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