PALMITIC ACID

Also known as: CETYLIC ACID, HEXADECANOIC ACID, HEXADECYLIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID 95%, C16 FATTY ACID

flavoring

United States (FDA)

GRAS

Technical function: FLAVOR ENHANCER,<br /> FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT,<br /> LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT,<br /> SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT

CAS Number: 57-10-3

172.210; 172.860; 173.340; 2832; 3; 25; 115

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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