Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- food
L-Alanine
CAS 25191-17-7 · 60/100 · High conf.
Also registered as 10 other CAS numbers
26336-61-8 · 77160-91-9 · 130380-93-7 · 56-41-7 · 6898-94-8 · 115967-49-2 · 170805-71-7 · 759445-89-1 · 787635-21-6 · 1150316-17-8
Concern score
60/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
L-Alanine in plain language
Also known as Alanine · L-Alanine · (2S)-2-AMINOPROPANOIC acid · L-2-AMINOPROPANOIC acid · (2S)-2-aminopropanoate · (S)-(+)-Alanine
Show all 21 names
(S)-2-Aminopropanoic acid · (S)-Alanine · 1561: PN: US20060223088 SEQID: 1571 claimed protein · 2-Aminopropionic acid · 2-Ammoniopropanoate · Alanine, L- · Alaninum · L-(+)-Alanine · L-2-Aminopropionic acid · L-S-Aminopropionic acid · L-alpha-Aminopropionic acid · L-alpha-alanine · Propanoic acid, 2-amino-, (S)- · alanina · alpha-Aminopropionic acid
We don't have a plain-language description for L-Alanine yet.
- High concern: no hazard classifications on record.
Why it's flagged
EPA DSSTox provides the canonical identifier, structure, and synonym profile for this chemical.
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
No restrictions found. L-Alanine appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUEFSAEFSA opinion2 entries
- Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of the use of amino acids (chemical group 34) when used as flavourings for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
- Amino acids from chemical group 34. Flavouring Group Evaluation 26, Revision 1. Scientific opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) (EFSA AFC)Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Expert safety opinions
Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.
JECFA
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
No JECFA evaluation on file.
EFSA
European Food Safety Authority
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of the use of amino acids (chemical group 34) when used as flavourings for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)
2014 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →
Amino acids from chemical group 34. Flavouring Group Evaluation 26, Revision 1. Scientific opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) (EFSA AFC)
2008 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for L-Alanine yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include L-Alanine; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanserCeraVe · Face
- Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh SPF50+ ZonnebrandcrèmeBeauty
- Protein BAR čokoládaNutrend · Snacks
- The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Solução tonificante de ácido glicólico 7%)The Ordinary · Esfoliante
- Eucerin, Roughness Relief Lotion, Fragrance FreeEucerin · Non Food Products
- Advanced Repair Hand CreamEucerin · Non Food Products
- Protein OatsDoctor's Choice · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Sugar Free Lemon LimeLiquid I.V. · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte Drink MixLiquid I.V. · Electrolyte Drink
- Eucerin
- Sugar Free Lemon LimeLIQUID I.V., Liquid IV · Sports Hydration
- HYDRATION MULTIPLIER ELECTROLYTE DRINK MIXLIQUID I.V. · Sports Nutrition Drink
- Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte Drink MixLiquid I.V. · Electrolyte Drink
- Sugar Free Lemon LimeLiquid IV
- sebamed Frische Duschesebamed · Shower Gels
- Hydrolyzed Collagen PowderTrader Joe's · Dietary Supplements
- Enhanced CollagenORGANIKA · Collagen Supplement
- Fiery Chilli Udon Ramen KitYogi yo · Meals
- Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte Drink Mix Raspberry LemonadeLIQUID I.V. · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- CollagenAlgaeCal · Dietary Supplements
- ELECTROLYTE DRINK MIXLIQUID I.V. · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Sugar Free White PeachLiquid I.V., Liquid IV
- 100% Grass Fed Bone Broth Protein Pure Unflavoredpaleovalley · Protein Supplement
- Intensive Moisturizing LotionCeraVe · Body Lotion
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside L-Alanine in the catalog.