Tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate explained

Tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate is an organic chemical compound used for food flavouring and cosmetics. It has a fruity ethereal flavour,^[1] also described as honey, maple, or bread-like.^[2]

It is generally accepted as safe in the USA.^[3] Typical levels of use are 2 ppm in drinks, 8 ppm in ice cream, and 20 ppm in baked products and confectionery.^[4]

Classified as a heterocyclic ester, it is made by reacting tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol with acetic anhydride.

Related flavouring compounds are tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate, tetrahydrofurfuryl cinnamate, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol,^[5] and tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Book: Burdock, George A.. Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives. 17 January 2017. 1997. CRC Press. 9780849394126. 2758–.
2. Web site: Food safety and quality: details. Food and Agriculture Organization. 17 January 2017.
3. Book: Administration. Food and Drug. (U.S.). Office of the Federal Register. The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America. U.S. Government Printing Office. 54. en. 2001.
4. Book: Food Protection Committee - National Academy of Sciences. Chemicals Used in Food Processing. 1965. National Academies. 195. en.
5. Book: Fenaroli. Giovanni. Furia. Thomas E.. Bellanca. Nicoló. Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients. 1975. Taylor & Francis. 9780878195336. 529. 2. en.
6. Maga. Joseph A.. Katz. Ira. Furans in foods. CRC Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. May 1979. 11. 4. 355–400. 10.1080/10408397909527268. 378551.