L-ASPARTIC ACID
Overview
Chemical Names
2-AMINOBUTANEDIOIC ACID
Synonyms
L-AMINOSUCCININC ACID; 2-AMINOBUTANEDIOIC ACID
JECFA number
1429
COE number
10078
FEMA number
3656
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT
FLAVOURING_AGENT
Evaluations
Evaluation year: 2004
ADI:No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
ADI:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Comments:
Not evaluated using the Procedure for the Safety Evaluation of Flavouring Agents; the substance is a macronutrient and a normal component of protein and, as such, human exposure through food is orders of magnitude higher than the anticipated level of exposure from use as a flavouring agent.
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