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Ethyl Formate
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.
Found in
1 products
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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