Furans
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Furans is a flavoring — Some furans used as flavorings; toxic by-product of manufacturing/burning
What it does
Some furans used as flavorings; toxic by-product of manufacturing/burning
Where you'll see it
Meat and dairy products (via accumulation), some flavorings
What the research says
Persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic and may be carcinogenic. JECFA said because of potential cancer-causing properties it could not receive a safety recommendation for flavorings.
Regulatory status
- Notes: On U.S. EPA top toxic chemicals list for priority study
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): persistent, bioaccumulative, and result predominantly from human activity