Coumarin Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Coumarin, CAS number 91-64-5, used as food flavour enhancer in many food products. Coumarin is a fragrant organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as colorless crystal.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this food flavour enhancer .

Suggested Dosage

As Coumarin is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Coumarin for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Coumarin could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Coumarin in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Coumarin for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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