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

DEHYDROMENTHOFUROLACTONE
FEMA No.: 3755
JECFA No.: 1163
Chemical names: 5,6-DIHYDRO-3,6-DIMETHYL-(4H)-BENZOFURAN-2-ONE
Synonyms: 3,6-DIMETHYL-4,5-DIHYDRO-6H-BENZO(B)FURAN-2-ONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/49
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/105
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 59/175
 
31 Dec 04    




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