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

2,5-DIMETHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-THIOL, cis and trans isomers
FEMA No.: 3971
JECFA No.: 1091
Chemical names: TETRAHYDRO-2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3-THIOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/81
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/70
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/299
 
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