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

ETHYL LEVULINATE
COE No.: 373
FEMA No.: 2442
JECFA No.: 607
Chemical names: ETHYL 4-OXOVALERATE
Synonyms: ETHYL ACETYLPROPANOATE; ETHYL gamma-KETOVALERATE; ETHYL LAEVULATE; ETHYL 4-OXOPENTANOATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1999
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 896-JECFA 53/67
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/128
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/229
 
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