KESHAR

Overview

Chemical Names
Crocin: 8,8'-Diapocarotene-8,8'-dioic acid bis (6-o-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucopyranosyl ester; Crocetin: 8,8'-Diapocarotene-8,8'-dioic acid
Synonyms
Crocus; C.I. Natural Yellow 6; Spanish Saffron; French Saffron; Safraan; Kesha
CAS number
42553-65-1(Crocin); 27876-94-4(Crocetin)
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives
COLOUR

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1985

ADI:
FOOD INGREDIENT

Comments:
This substance is regarded as a food rather than as a food additive.
Meeting:
29
Specs Code:
R
Report: 
TRS 733-JECFA 29/33
Tox Monograph: 
NOT PREPARED
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
1985, FAS 34-JECFA 29/189. R; COMPENDIUM/1279 1977, TRS 617-JECFA 21/21, NMRS 57-JECFA 21/102, NOT PREPARED. DECISION POSTPONED. NO. R,T 1959, NMRS VOL. II-IV/51. N
1985, FAS 34-JECFA 29/189. R; COMPENDIUM/1279 1977, TRS 617-JECFA 21/21, NMRS 57-JECFA 21/102, NOT PREPARED. DECISION POSTPONED. NO. R,T 1959, NMRS VOL. II-IV/51. N