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

2-METHYL-3,5 OR 6-ETHOXYPYRAZINE
COE No.: 11921
FEMA No.: 3569
JECFA No.: 793
Chemical names: 2-METHYL-3-ETHOXYPYRAZINE AND 2-METHYL-5-ETHOXYPYRAZINE AND 2-METHYL-6-ETHOXYPYRAZINE
Synonyms: 2-ETHOXY-3 OR 5 OR 6-METHYLPYRAZINE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/51
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/132
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/135
 
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