JECFA Evaluations-2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-DITHIANE-

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

2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-DITHIANE
FEMA No.:	3826
JECFA No.:	550
Chemical names:	2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-DITHIANE
Synonyms:	MERCAPTOACETALDEHYDE DIMER; p-DIATHANE-2,5-DIOL
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1999
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/122
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125

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