JECFA Evaluations-DL-(3-AMINO-3-CARBOXYPROPYL)DIMETHYLSUFONIUM CHLORIDE-

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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