Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of furanones and tetrahydrofurfuryl derivatives: 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one, 4,5-dihydro-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one, 4-acetoxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one and linalool oxide (chemical group 13) when used as flavourings for all animal species
<p>Chemical group 13 consists of furanones and tetrahydrofurfuryl derivatives of which four are currently authorised for use as flavours in food. 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one and 4,5-dihydro-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one are calculated to be safe at the maximum proposed dose of 5 mg...
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| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-07-01
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| Series: | EFSA Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/doc/2786.pdf |