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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

SODIUM 2-OXO-3-PHENYLPROPIONATE
FEMA No.: 3892
JECFA No.: 1479
Chemical names: SODIUM 2-OXO-3-PHENYLPROPIONATE
Synonyms: SODIUM 3-PHENYLPYRUVATE
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 63/113
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/54 (2005)
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/525
Previous status: 2004, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/96. N,T
 
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