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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

METHYL 3-METHYLTHIOPROPIONATE
COE No.: 428
FEMA No.: 2720
JECFA No.: 472
Chemical names: METHYL 3-(METHYLTHIO)PROPIONATE
Synonyms: METHYL beta-(METHYLMERCAPTO)PROPIONATE; METHYL beta-METHIOPROPIONATE
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.7/112
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
 
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