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

METHYL NICOTINATE
FEMA No.: 3709
JECFA No.: 1320
Chemical names: METHYL 3-PYRIDINECARBOXYLATE
Synonyms: 3-CARBOMETHOXYPYRIDINE; METHYL 3-PYRIDINECARBOXYLATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/55
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/75
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/195
 
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