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

(-)-MENTHONE 1,2-GLYCEROL KETAL
FEMA No.: 3807
JECFA No.: 445
Chemical names: 1,4-DIOXASPIRO[4,5]DECANE-2-MENTHANOL
Synonyms: FRESCOLAT, TYPE MGA
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1998
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 891-JECFA 51/111
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/188
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/381
 
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