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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

GUAIENE
JECFA No.: 1347
Chemical names: 2,8-DIMETHYL-5-ISOPROPYLIDENE-BICYCLO[5.3.0] DEC-1(7)-ENE
Synonyms: GUAIA-1(5),7(11)-DIENE; beta-GUAIENE; beta-GUAJENE
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 63/64
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/79
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/235
 
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