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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

DL-METHIONINE
COE No.: 569
FEMA No.: 3301
JECFA No.: 1424
Chemical names: 2-AMINO-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTANOIC ACID
Synonyms: DL-2-AMINO-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRIC ACID; 2-AMINO-4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTANOIC ACID; 2-AMINO-G-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRIC ACID
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/98
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/89
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/435
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Dl-methionine (ICSC)