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

2,5-DIMETHYLTETRAHYDRO-3-FURYL THIOACETATE, cis and trans isomers
FEMA No.: 3972
JECFA No.: 1092
Chemical names: S-(2,5-DIMETHYL)TETRAHYDROFURAN-3-YL THIOACETATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent; secondary components do not raise a safety concern.
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/81, 111
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/70
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/299
 
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