Furfuryl Alcohol
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Furfuryl Alcohol is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring in butter, butterscotch, caramel, coffee, fruit, brandy
What it does
Synthetic flavoring in butter, butterscotch, caramel, coffee, fruit, brandy
Where you'll see it
Beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts
What the research says
Warm inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): any skin contact should be avoided