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

beta-CARYOPHYLLENE
COE No.: 2118
FEMA No.: 2252
JECFA No.: 1324
Chemical names: 4,11,11-TRIMETHYL-8-METHYLENE-BICYCLO[7.2.0]UNDEC-4(trans)-ENE
Synonyms: CARYOPHYLLENE; (E)-CARYOPHYLENE; trans-CARYOPHYLLENE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/64
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/75
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/235
 
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