| Description |
It is used as a flavouring agent in a few foods, at maximum levels below 10 ppm_x000D_
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Phenol, also known as carbolic acid, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H5OH. It is a white crystalline solid. The molecule consists of a phenyl (-C6H5), bonded to a hydroxyl (-OH) group. It is produced on a large scale (about 7 billion kg/year) as a precursor to many materials and useful compounds. Phenol is found in many foods, some of which are sweet marjoram, highbush blueberry, orange bell pepper, and tamarind. |
