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Ethyl Formate

Low concern

Ethyl formate is permitted as a synthetic flavoring substance in food per 21 CFR 172.515; used at low levels in flavorings.

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What it is

Ethyl formate, a volatile ester (HCOOC2H5) with a rum-like aroma; occurs naturally in some fruits and is used as a flavoring substance and fumigant.

Used as a synthetic flavoring substance; also used as a fumigant for dried fruits and grains.

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Listed in 21 CFR 172.515 as a permitted synthetic flavoring substance.

European Union — EFSA

Evaluated within EU flavoring framework.

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