FDA or PAFA name: Listed in bold is the name by which the FDA
classifies the substance.
List of Synonyms: From the Chemical Abstract, the IUPAC name, and
the common or "folklore" name for natural products are listed.
Standardized names are provided for each substances. The most
commonly used names are in bold type.
Current CAS Number: The current FDA number for the substance.
Other CAS Numbers: Numbers used previously or that are used by TSCA
or EINICS to identify the substance.
Empirical Formula: Indicates the relative proportion of elements in
a molecule.
Specifications: Includes melting point, boiling point, optical
rotation, specific gravity, and more.
Description: Where the substance is grown; how it is cultivated,
gathered, and brought to market; how it gets into food; species and
subspecies producing this commodity; differences in geographical
origin and how it impacts the quality of the product.
Natural Occurrence: Lists family, genus, and species. Explains
variances between the same substance grown and cultivated in
different geographies.
Natural Sources: For synthetic or nature-identical substances the
Encyclopedia provides a list of foods in which a substance is
naturally found.
GRAS status: "Generally Recognized as Safe" status as established
by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturer's Association (FEMA) or
other GRAS panels.
Regulatory Notes: This citation gives information about
restrictions of amount, use, or processing of substances.
Table of Regulatory Citations: Lists CFR numbers and description of
permitted use categories.
Purity: For some substances there are no purity standards. Here,
current good manufacturing practices are reported as gathered from
various manufacturers. Allows you as the consumer to know what is
available and standard in the industry.
Functional Use in Food: The FDA has 32 functions for foods, such
as, processing aids, antioxidants, stabilizers, texturizers, etc.
Lists the use of the particular substance as it functions in food
products.
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