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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2,5-DIMETHYL-3-FURANTHIOL
COE No.: 11457
FEMA No.: 3451
JECFA No.: 1063
Chemical names: 2,5-DIMETHYL-3-FURANTHIOL
Synonyms: 2,5-DIMETHYL-3-FURYL MERCAPTAN
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/81
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/66
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/299
 
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