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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-METHYL-3-, 5- or 6-(FURFURYLTHIO)PYRAZINE
COE No.: 2287
FEMA No.: 3189
JECFA No.: 1082
Chemical names: 2-FURFURYLTHIO-(3,5 or 6)-METHYLPYRAZINE
Synonyms: 2-FURFURYLTHIO-3-METHYLPYRAZINE; 2-FURFURYLTHIO-5-METHYLPYRAZINE; 2-FURFURYLTHIO-6-METHYLPYRAZINE
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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