It is a white or buff-colored, flaky crystalline solid with a melting point of about 57 °C.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Australia and New Zealand | Not Permitted |
| Philippines | Not Permitted | |
| Austria | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Belgium | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Cyprus | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Denmark | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Estonia | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Finland | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| France | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Germany | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Greece | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Hungary | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Ireland | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Italy | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Latvia | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Lithuania | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Malta | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Netherlands | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Poland | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Portugal | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Romania | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Slovakia | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Slovenia | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Spain | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Sweden | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Orthophenyl phenol |
| Australia | Not Permitted | |
| New Zealand | Not Permitted |
E231 - Ortho-phenylphenol: It is organic compound and used as a preservative in foods.
E231 - Ortho-phenylphenol: Can be a problem for asthmatics or aspirin sensitive people (possibly those sensitive to 'salicylates').
E231 - Ortho-phenylphenol: Can be used for agricultural purposes; typical products are pears, carrots, peaches, plums, prunes, sweet potato, citrus fruit, pineapples, tomatoes, peppers, cherries, nectarines. Banned in Australia.
E231 - Ortho-phenylphenol: Not permitted in Australia. Nausea, Vomiting, Irritation to eyes and nose.
E231 - Ortho-phenylphenol: Has been linked to cancer.
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Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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