Butyric Acid
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Butyric Acid is a flavoring — Butter, butterscotch, caramel, fruit, nut flavoring; emulsifier
Also: Butanoic Acid
What it does
Butter, butterscotch, caramel, fruit, nut flavoring; emulsifier
Where you'll see it
Butter (4-5%); beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, puddings, chewing gum, margarine; apples, strawberries, grapes naturally
What the research says
Low toxicity but can be strong irritant to skin and tissue.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- Notes: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): It has a low toxicity but can be a strong irritant to skin and tissue