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Ethyl Vanillin
Ethyl Vanillin
Low concern
Ethyl vanillin is FDA-approved as a synthetic flavoring (21 CFR 172.515). JECFA established an ADI of 3 mg/kg bw/day.
Found in
220 products
What it is
Synthetic flavoring compound (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde), about three times more potent than vanillin.
Vanilla-like flavor enhancer.
What regulators actually say
"Ethyl vanillin - included in the list of synthetic flavoring substances permitted for use in food (21 CFR 172.515)."
"EFSA evaluated ethyl vanillin as a flavouring substance and concluded no safety concern at estimated dietary exposures."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved synthetic flavoring (21 CFR 172.515)
European Union — EFSA
Approved as flavoring under EU Regulation 1334/2008
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