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

2,2'-(DITHIODIMETHYLENE)DIFURAN
COE No.: 11480
FEMA No.: 3146
JECFA No.: 1081
Chemical names: DIFURFURYL DISUFIDE
Synonyms: bis(2-FURFURYL)DISULFIDE; DIFURFURYL DISULFIDE; 2-FURFURYL DISULFIDE
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.10/68
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/299
 
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