JECFA Evaluations-2,5-DIMETHYL-3-THIOFUROYLFURAN-

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

2,5-DIMETHYL-3-THIOFUROYLFURAN
COE No.:	2323
FEMA No.:	3481
JECFA No.:	1071
Chemical names:	S-(2,5-DIMETHYL-3-FURYL) THIO-2-FUROATE
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

8 Mar 03