DIHYDROXYACETONE (DIMER)

Also known as: 2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-DIOXANE-2,5-DIMETHANOL, TRANS-, 1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol, 2,5-dihydroxy-, (2R,5S)-rel-

flavoring

United States (FDA)

GRAS

Technical function: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT

CAS Number: 62147-49-3

4033; 21; 1716

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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