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Pantolactone
Pantolactone
Low concern
Used at very low levels as a flavor/fragrance ingredient and synthesis intermediate; not associated with notable safety issues at typical exposures.
Found in
7 products
What it is
A lactone of pantoic acid; intermediate in synthesis of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and used as a fragrance/skin-conditioning agent.
Synthesis intermediate for vitamin B5 and a flavor/fragrance compound at trace levels.
Why it's flagged
- no significant food safety concerns at exposure levels
What regulators actually say
"Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants generally recognized as safe under conditions of intended use."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Used as a synthetic flavoring substance under 21 CFR 172.515 (synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants).
European Union — EFSA
Subject to flavoring regulation (EC) 1334/2008.
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