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

TUBEROSE LACTONE
FEMA No.: 4067
JECFA No.: 1160
Chemical names: DIHYDRO-5-((Z,Z)-OCTA-2,5-DIENYL)-2(3H)-FURANONE
Synonyms: (Z,Z)-6,9-DODECADIEN-4-OLIDE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/49
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/104
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 59/175
 
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