L-LYSINE
Overview
Chemical Names
L-LYSINE
Synonyms
(S)2,6-DIAMINOCAPROIC ACID; L-2,6-DIAMINOHEXANOIC ACID; a,e-DIAMINOCAPROIC ACID
JECFA number
1439
COE number
11947
FEMA number
3847
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT
FLAVOURING_AGENT
Evaluations
Evaluation year: 2008
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
Meeting:
69
Specs Code:
S
Report:
Tox Monograph:
Specification:
Evaluation year: 2004
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
Report:
Tox Monograph:
Specification: