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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

SODIUM 4-(METHYLTHIO)-2-OXOBUTANOATE
FEMA No.: 3881
JECFA No.: 501
Chemical names: SODIUM 4-(METHYLTHIO)-2-OXOBUTANOATE
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 53/32
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/116
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
 
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