Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Volatile sulfur compound responsible for the natural sweetness of sweet corn, seafood broth, and German lagers.
Official Category: Synthetic Flavoring Substance (합성착향료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved seafood and sweetcorn sulfur flavor
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS savory sulfur aroma
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized at trace concentrations
Commonly Found Foods
Sweet corn soupsclam chowderspale lagersseafood bouillons
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Sweet corn puree✓ Steamed clam broth
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