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

PIPERINE
COE No.: 14003
FEMA No.: 2909
JECFA No.: 1600
Chemical names: 1-(5-(3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL)-1-OXO-2,4-PENTADIENYL)PIPERIDINE
Synonyms: PIPEROYLPIPERIDINE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2005
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 934-JECFA 65/89
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/68
Tox monograph: FAS for JECFA 65 in press
 
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