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

CINNAMIC ACID
COE No.: 22
FEMA No.: 2288
JECFA No.: 657
Chemical names: 3-PHENYL-2-PROPENOIC ACID
Synonyms: BENZENE PROPENOIC ACID; BENZYLDENEACETIC ACID; 3-PHENYLACRYLIC ACID; beta-PHENYLACRYLIC ACID
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2000
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 901-JECFA 55/22
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/162
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/79
 
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