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EFSA Deems 3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylthiophene Genotoxic
The panel concludes 3-acetyl-2,5-dimethylthiophene, which is used to give food a burnt nutty flavor, is mutagenic both in vitro and in vivo and that using it as flavoring substance raises a safety concern.
May 23rd, 2013
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