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Gamma-Nonalactone
Gamma-Nonalactone
Low concern
Gamma-nonalactone is FEMA GRAS for use as a flavoring substance. JECFA evaluated and found no safety concern at current levels of intake from use as a flavoring agent.
Found in
8 products
What it is
Synthetic flavor/fragrance lactone (5-pentyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one) with coconut/peach aroma.
Flavoring agent.
Why it's flagged
- allergen potential in fragrance use
What regulators actually say
"γ-Nonalactone is listed in 21 CFR 172.515 among synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants permitted for direct addition to food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Listed in 21 CFR 172.515 as a synthetic flavoring substance permitted in food.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized flavouring substance under EU Reg 1334/2008 (FL-no 10.135).
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