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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-ACETYL-3,(5 OR 6)-DIMETHYLPYRAZINE
COE No.: 11294
FEMA No.: 3327
JECFA No.: 786
Chemical names: 2-ACETYL-3,5-DIMETHYLPYRAZINE AND 3-ACETYL-2,5-DIMETHYLPYRAZINE
Synonyms: 3-ACETYL-2,5-DIMETHYLPYRAZINE AND 3-ACETYL-2,6-DIMETHYLPYRAZINE MIXTURE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/51
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/130
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/135
 
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