nona-2,4,6-trienal
green aldehydeFound in 1 ingredient across the CompKitchen flavor graph.
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Properties
- Odor description
- oatmeal-like
- Retention index
- 1863
FEMA GRAS — Generally Recognized As Safe for flavoring use
- FEMA number
- 4187
- GRAS publication
- GRAS 22
- FEMA primary name
- Nona-2,4,6-trienal
Reported use levels (ppm by food category)
Typical vs maximum reported addition levels in finished food. Use as a regulatory ceiling reference — verify against the current GRAS publication for your product category.
| Food category | Typical (ppm) | Maximum (ppm) |
|---|---|---|
| baked goods | 5 | 25 |
| beverages (nonalcoholic) | 2 | 10 |
| breakfast cereal | 2 | 10 |
| cheese | 3 | 15 |
| condiments/ relishes | 2 | 10 |
| confectionery frostings | 4 | 20 |
| fats/oils | 2 | 10 |
| fish products | 1 | 5 |
| frozen dairy | 3 | 15 |
| fruit ices | 3 | 15 |
| gelatins/ puddings | 3 | 15 |
| gravies | 5 | 25 |
| imitation dairy | 3 | 15 |
| jams/jellies | 3 | 15 |
| meat products | 1 | 5 |
| milk products | 3 | 15 |
| other grains | 2 | 10 |
| poultry | 1 | 5 |
| processed fruits | 2 | 10 |
| seasonings/ flavors | 2 | 10 |
| snack foods | 3 | 15 |
| soups | 2 | 10 |
| sweet sauces | 2 | 10 |
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