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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-ETHYL-3-METHYLPYRAZINE
COE No.: 548
FEMA No.: 3155
JECFA No.: 768
Chemical names: 2-ETHYL-3-METHYLPYRAZINE
Synonyms: 2-ETHYL-3-METHYL-1,4-DIAZINE; 2-METHYL-3-ETHYLPYRAZINE
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.9/128
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/135
 
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