JECFA Evaluations-(E,E)-2,4-HEPTADIENAL-

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

(E,E)-2,4-HEPTADIENAL
COE No.:	729
FEMA No.:	3164
JECFA No.:	1179
Chemical names:	(2E,4E)-HEPTA-2,4-DIENAL
Synonyms:	trans,trans-2,4-HEPTADIENAL
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/64
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/107
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/235

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