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

DL-(3-AMINO-3-CARBOXYPROPYL)DIMETHYLSUFONIUM CHLORIDE
COE No.: 761
FEMA No.: 3445
JECFA No.: 1427
Chemical names: S-METHYLMETHIONINESULPHONIUM CHLORIDE
Synonyms: DL-METHYLMETHIONINE SULFONIUM CHLORIDE; DL-(3-AMINO-3-CARBOXYPROPYL)DIMETHYLSULFONIUM CHLORIDE; VITAMIN U
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/98
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/89
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/435
 
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