Acetoin (3-Hydroxybutanone)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Safer butter aroma compound conferring creamy, milky, cultured richness to margarines and baked pastries without respiratory hazards.
Official Category: Synthetic Flavoring Substance (합성착향료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved creamy butter flavor compound
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS cultured dairy aroma
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized flavoring substance
Commonly Found Foods
Butter cookiesspreadscultured yogurt snackscream sodaswaffle syrups
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Cultured butter oil
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