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The Miscellaneous Food Additives (Amendment) Regulations 1999

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Regulation 8

SCHEDULE 1CONTAINING NEW SCHEDULE 3 TO THE PRINCIPAL REGULATIONS

Regulations 2(1) and 3(5)

“SCHEDULE 3OTHER PERMITTED MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIVES

The maximum levels of use indicated refer to foods ready for consumption prepared following manufacturers' instructions.

EC No.NameFoodMaximum level
(*)

These substances may not be used to produce dehydrated foods intended to rehydrate on ingestion.

(*)

E 493 only.

(*)

E 492 only.

(**)

Asbestos free.

(***)

E 553b only.

(*)

If E 950, E 951, E 957 and E 959 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for ech is reduced proportionally.”

E 297Fumaric acid(pro memoria)
Wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79
Fillings and toppings for fine bakery wares2.5 g/kg
Sugar confectionery1 g/kg
Gel-like desserts} 4 g/kg
Fruit-flavoured desserts}
Dry powdered dessert mixes}
Instant powders for fruit based drinks1 g/l
Instant products for preparation of flavoured tea and herbal infusions1 g/kg
Chewing gum2 g/kg
In the following applications, the indicated maximum levels of phosphoric acid and the phosphates E 338, E 339, E 340, E 341, E 343, E 450, E 451 and E 452 may be added individually or in combination (expressed as P2O5).
E 338Phosphoric acid }Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks700 mg/l
E 339Sodium phosphates }Sterilised and UHT milk1 g/l

(i)Monosodium phosphate }

Candied fruits800 mg/kg

(ii)Disodium phosphate }

Fruit preparations800 mg/kg

(iii)Trisodium phosphate }

Partly dehydrated milk with less than 28% solids1 g/kg
E 340Potassium phosphates }Partly dehydrated milk with more than 28% solids1.5 g/kg

(i)Monopotassium phosphate }

(ii)Dipotassium phosphate }

Dried milk and dried skimmed milk2.5 g/kg

(iii)Tripotassium phosphate }

Pasteurised, sterilised and UHT creams5 g/kg
E 341Calcium phosphates }Whipped cream and vegetable fat analogues5 g/kg

(i)Monocalcium phosphate }

Unripened cheese (except Mozzarella)2 g/kg

(ii)Dicalcium phosphate }

Processed cheese and processed cheese analogues20 g/kg

(iii)Tricalcium phosphate }

E 343Magnesium phosphates }Meat products5 g/kg

(i)Monomagnesium phosphate }

Sport drinks and prepared table waters0.5 g/l

(ii)Dimagnesium phosphate }

Dietary supplementsquantum satis
E 450Diphosphates }Salt and its substitutes10 g/kg

(i)Disodium diphosphate }

Vegetable protein drinks20 g/l

(ii)Trisodium diphosphate }

Beverage whiteners30 g/kg

(iii)Tetrasodium diphosphate }

Beverage whiteners for vending machines50 g/kg

(v)Tetrapotassium diphosphate }

Edible ices1 g/kg

(vi)Dicalcium diphosphate }

Desserts3 g/kg

(vii)Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate }

Dry powdered dessert mixes7 g/kg
}Fine bakery wares20 g/kg
E 451Triphosphates }Flour2.5 g/kg

(i)Pentasodium triphosphate }

Flour, self raising20 g/kg

(ii)Pentapotassium triphosphate }

Soda bread20 g/kg
E 452Polyphosphates }Liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg)10 g/kg

(i)Sodium polyphosphate }

Sauces5 g/kg

(ii)Potassium polyphosphate }

Soups and broths3 g/kg

(iii)Sodium calcium polyphosphate }

Instant tea and instant herbal infusions2 g/kg
}Cider and perry2 g/l

(iv)Calcium polyphosphates }

Chewing gumquantum satis
}Dried powdered foods10 g/kg
}Chocolate and malt dairy-based drinks2 g/l
}Alcoholic drinks (excluding wine and beer)1 g/l
}Breakfast cereals5 g/kg
}Snacks5 g/kg
}Surimi1 g/kg
}Fish and crustacean paste5 g/kg
}Toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)3 g/kg
}Special formulae for particular nutritional uses5 g/kg
}Glazings for meat and vegetable products4 g/kg
}Sugar confectionery5 g/kg
}Icing sugar10 g/kg
}Nooddles2 g/kg
}Batters12 g/kg
}Fillets of unprocessed fish, frozen and deep-frozen5 g/kg
}Unprocessed and processed molluscs and crustaceans frozen and deep-frozen5 g/kg
}Processed potato products (including frozen, deep-frozen, chilled and dried processed products) and pre-fried frozen and deep-frozen potatoes5 g/kg
}Spreadable fats excluding butter5 g/kg
}Soured-cream butter2 g/kg
}Canned crustacean products1 g/kg
}Waterbased emulsion sprays for coating baking tins30 g/kg
}Coffee based drinks for vending machines2 g/l
E 431Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate(pro memoria)
Wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79
E 353Metatartaric acidWine in accordance with Regulations (EEC) No. 822/87, (EEC) No. 4252/88, (EEC) No. 2332/92 and (EEC) No. 1873/84 and their implementing regulations
Made wine100 mg/l
E 355Adipic acid }Fillings and toppings for fine bakery wares2 g/kg
E 356Sodium adipate }Dry powdered dessert mixes1 g/kg
E 357Potassium adipate }Gel-like desserts6 g/kg
}Fruit-flavoured desserts1 g/kg
}Powders for home preparation of drinks10 g/l expressed as adipic acid
E 363Succinic acidDesserts6 g/kg
Soups and broths5 g/kg
Powders for home preparation of drinks3 g/l
E 385Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA)Emulsified sauces75 mg/kg
Canned and bottled pulses, legumes, mushrooms and artichokes250 mg/kg
Canned and bottled crustaceans and molluscs75 mg/kg
Canned and bottled fish75 mg/kg
Spreadable fats as defined in Annexes B and C to Regulation (EC) No. 2991/94(1) having a fat content of 41% or less100 mg/kg
Frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans75 mg/kg
E 405Propane-1,2-diol alginateFat emulsions3 g/kg
Fine bakery wares2 g/kg
Fillings, toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares and desserts5 g/kg
Sugar confectionery1.5 g/kg
Water-based edible ices3 g/kg
Cereal- and potato-based snacks3 g/kg
Sauces8 g/kg
Beer100 mg/l
Chewing gum5 g/kg
Fruit and vegetable preparations5 g/kg
Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks300 mg/l
Emulsified liqueur10 g/l
Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal1.2 g/kg
Dietary food supplements1 g/kg
Cider excluding cidre bouché100 mg/l
E 416Karaya gumCereal- and potato-based snacks5 g/kg
Nut coatings10 g/kg
Fillings, toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares5 g/kg
Desserts6 g/kg
Emulsified sauces10 g/kg
Egg-based liqueurs10 g/l
Dietary food supplementsquantum satis
Chewing gum5 g/kg
E 420Sorbitol }Foods in general (except drinks and those foods referred to in Schedules 6, 7 and 8)} quantum satis (for purposes other than sweetening)

(i)Sorbitol }

Frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods}

(ii)Sorbitol syrup }

Liqueurs}
E 421Mannitol }}
E 953Isomalt }}
E 965Maltitol }}

(i)Maltitol }

}

(ii)Maltitol syrup }

}
E 966Lactitol }}
E 967Xylitol }}
E 425Konjac(*)(*) }Foods in general (except those referred to in Schedules 6, 7 and 8)10 g/kg individually or in combination

(i)Konjac gum }

(ii)Konjac glucomannane }

E 432Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20) }Fine bakery wares3 g/kg
}Fat emulsions for baking purposes10 g/kg
E 433Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) }Milk and cream analogues5 g/kg
}Edible ices1 g/kg
E 434Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40) }Desserts3 g/kg
}Sugar confectionery1 g/kg
E 435Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60) }Emulsified sauces5 g/kg
}Soups1 g/kg
E 436Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65) }Chewing gum5 g/kg
}Dietary food supplementsquantum satis
}Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an invididual meal1 g/kg
}Individually or in combination
E 442Ammonium phosphatidesCocoa and chocolate products as defined in Directive 73/241/EEC(2) including fillings10 g/kg
Confectionery based on these products10 g/kg
E 444Sucrose acetate isobutyrateNon-alcoholic flavoured cloudy drinks300 mg/l
E 445Glycerol esters of wood rosinsNon-alcoholic flavoured cloudy drinks100 mg/l
Surface treatment of citrus fruit50 mg/kg
E 459 Beta-cyclodextrineFoods in tablet and coated tablet formquantum satis
E 468Crosslinked sodium carboxy methyl celluloseSolid dietary supplements30 g/kg
E 473Sucrose esters of fatty acids }Canned liquid coffee1 g/l
E 474Sucroglycerides }Heat-treated meat products5 g/kg (on fat)
}Fat emulsions for baking purposes10 g/kg
}Fine bakery wares10 g/kg
}Beverage whiteners20 g/kg
}Edible ices5 g/kg
}Sugar confectionery5 g/kg
}Desserts5 g/kg
}Sauces10 g/kg
}Soups and broths2 g/kg
}Fresh fruits, surface treatmentquantum satis
}Non-alcoholic aniseed-based drinks5 g/l
}Non-alcoholic coconut and almond drinks5 g/l
}Spirituous beverages (excluding wine and beer)5 g/l
}Powders for the preparation of hot beverages10 g/l
}Dairy-based drinks5 g/l
}Dietary food supplementsquantum satis
}Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal5 g/kg
}Chewing gum10 g/kg
}Cream analogues5 g/kg
}Sterilised cream and sterilised cream with reduced fat content5 g/kg
}Individually or in combination
E 475Polyglycerol esters of fatty acidsFine bakery wares10 g/kg
Emulsified liqueurs5 g/l
Egg products1 g/kg
Beverage whiteners0.5 g/kg
Chewing gum5 g/kg
Fat emulsions5 g/kg
Milk and cream analogues5 g/kg
Sugar confectionery2 g/kg
Desserts2 g/kg
Dietary food supplementsquantum satis
Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal5 g/kg
Granola-type breakfast cereals10 g/kg
E 476Polyglycerol polyricinoleateSpreadable fats as defined in Annexes A, B and C to Regulation (EC) No. 2991/94 having a fat content of 41% or less4 g/kg
Similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10%4 g/kg
Dressings4 g/kg
Cocoa-based confectionery, including chocolate5 g/kg
E 477Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acidsFine bakery wares5 g/kg
Fat emulsions for baking purposes10 g/kg
Milk and cream analogues5 g/kg
Beverage whiteners1 g/kg
Edible ices3 g/kg
Sugar confectionery5 g/kg
Desserts5 g/kg
Whipped essert toppings other than cream30 g/kg
Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal1 g/kg
E 479bThermally oxidised soya bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsFat emulsions for frying purposes5 g/kg
E 481Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate }Fine bakery wares5 g/kg
E 482Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate }Quick-cook rice4 g/kg
}Breakfast cereals5 g/kg
}Emulsified liqueur8 g/l
}Spirits with less than 15% alcohol by volume8 g/l
}Cereal-based snacks2 g/kg
}Chewing gum2 g/kg
}Fat emulsions10 g/kg
}Desserts5 g/kg
}Sugar confectionery5 g/kg
}Beverage whiteners3 g/kg
}Cereal- and potato-based snacks5 g/kg
}Minced and diced canned meat products4 g/kg
}Powders for the preparation of hot beverages2 g/l
}Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal2 g/kg
}Bread (except that referred to in Schedule 7)3 g/kg
}Mostarda di frutta2 g/kg
Individually or in combination
E 483Stearyl tartrateBakery wares (except breads referred to in Schedule 7)4 g/kg
Desserts5 g/kg
E 491Sorbitan monostearate }Fine bakery wares10 g/kg
E 492Sorbitan tristearate }Toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares5 g/kg
E 493Sorbitan monolaurate }Jelly Marmalade25 mg/kg(*)(*)
E 494Sorbitan monooleate }Fat emulsions10 g/kg
E 495Sorbitan monopalmitate }Milk and cream analogues5 g/kg
}Beverage whiteners5 g/kg
}Liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusions concentrates0.5 g/l
}Edible ices0.5 g/kg
}Desserts5 g/kg
}Sugar confectionery5 g/kg
}Cocoa-based confectionery, including chocolate10 g/kg(*(*))
}Emulsified sauces5 g/kg
}Dietary food supplementsquantum satis
}Yeast for bakingquantum satis
}Chewing gum5 g/kg
}Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal5 g/kg
}(pro memoria) For E 491 only, wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79Individually or in combination
E 512Stannous chlorideCanned and bottled white asparagus25 mg/kg as tin
E 520Aluminium sulphate }Egg white30 mg/kg
E 521Aluminium sodium sulphate }Candied, crystallised and glacé fruit and vegetables200 mg/kg
E 522Aluminium potassium sulphate }Individually or in combination, expressed as aluminium
E 523Aluminium ammonium sulphate }
E 541Sodium aluminium phosphate, acidicFine bakery wares (scones and sponge wares only)1 g/kg
expressed as aluminium
E 535Sodium ferrocyanide }Salt and its substitutes20 mg/kg
E 536Potassium ferrocyanide }Individually or in combination, expressed as anhydrous potassium ferrocyanide
E 538Calcium ferrocyanide }
E 551Silicon dioxide }Dried powdered foods (including sugars)10 g/kg
E 552Calcium silicate }Salt and its substitutes10 g/kg
E 553a

(i)Magnesium silicate }

Dietary food supplementsquantum satis

(ii)Magnesium trisilicate(**(**)) }

Foods in tablet and coated tablet formquantum satis
E 553bTalc(**(**)) }Sliced or grated hard, semi-hard and processed cheese10 g/kg
E 554Sodium aluminium silicate }
E 555Potassium aluminium silicate }Sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogues10 g/kg
E 556Calcium aluminium silicate }
E 559Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) }Seasonings30 g/kg
}Confectionery excluding chocolate (surface treatment only)quantum satis
}Tin-greasing products30 g/kg
}Individually or in combination
}Chewing gumquantum satis(***(***))
}Rice}
}Sausages (surface treatment only)}
E 579Ferrous gluconate }Olives darkened by oxidation150 mg/kg as iron
E 585Ferrous lactate }
E 620Glutamic acid }Foods in general (except those referred to in Schedules 6, 7 and 8)10 g/kg
E 621Monosodium glutamate }Individually or in combination
E 622Monopotassium glutamate }
E 623Calcium diglutamate
E 624Monoammonium glutamate }Condiments and seasoningsquantum satis
E 625Magnesium diglutamate }
E 626Guanylic acid }Foods in general (except those referred to in Schedules 6, 7 and 8)500 mg/kg
E 627Disodium guanylate }Individually or in combination, expressed as guanylic acid
E 628Dipotassium guanylate }
E 629Calcium guanylate }
E 630Inosinic acid }
E 631Disodium inosinate }
E 632Dipotassium inosinate }
E 633Calcium inosinate }Seasonings and condimentsquantum satis
E 634Calcium 5'-ribonucleotides }
E 635Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides }
E 900Dimethyl polysiloxaneJam, jellies and marmalades as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC and similar fruit spreads, including low calorie products10 mg/kg
Soups and broths10 mg/kg
Oils and fats for frying10 mg/kg
Confectionery (excluding chocolate)10 mg/kg
Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks10 mg/l
Pineapple juice10 mg/l
Canned and bottled fruit and vegetables10 mg/kg
Chewing gum100 mg/kg
(pro memoria) Wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79
Sø…saft10 mg/l
Batters10 mg/kg
Cider excluding cidre bouché10 mg/l
E 901Beeswax, white and yellow }As glazing agents only for:quantum satis
E 902Candelilla wax }

  • Confectionery (including chocolate)

E 903Carnauba wax }

  • Small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate

E 904Shellac }

  • Snacks

}

  • Nuts

}

  • Coffee beans

}Dietary food supplementsquantum satis
}Fresh citrus fruits, melons, applies, pears, peaches and pineappliesquantum satis
}(surface treatment only)
E 905Microcrystalline waxSurface treatment ofquantum satis

  • Confectionery excluding chocolate

  • Chewing gum

  • Melons, papaya, mango and avocado

E 912Montan acid esters }Fresh citrus fruits (surface treatment only)} quantum satis
E 914Oxidised polyethylene wax }Fresh melon, mango, papaya, avocado and pineapplie (surface treatment only)}
E 927bCarbamideChewing gum without added sugars30 g/kg
E 950Acesulfame-K }Chewing gum with added sugars800 mg/kg(*(*))
E 951Aspartame }2500 mg/kg(*)
}(as flavour enhancer only)
E 957ThaumatinChewing gum with added sugars10 mg/kg(*)
Water-based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks0.5 mg/l
Desserts—dairy and non dairy5 mg/kg
(as flavour enhancer only)
E 959Neohesperidine DCChewing gum with added sugars150 mg/kg(*)
Spreadable fats as defined in Annexes B and C to Regulation (EC) No. 2991/94} 5 mg/kg
Meat products} (as flavour enhancer only)
Fruit jellies}
Vegetable proteins}
E 999Quillaia extractWater-based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks} 200 mg/l
Cider excluding cidre bouché} calculated as anhydrous extract
E 1201Polyvinylpyrrolidone }Dietary food supplements in tablet and coated tablet formquantum satis
E 1202Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone }
E 1505Triethyl citrateDried egg whitequantum satis
E 1518Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)Chewing gumquantum satis

Regulation 10(a)

SCHEDULE 2MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIVES FOR WHICH SPECIFIC PURITY CRITERIA SPECIFIED OR REFERRED TO IN SCHEDULE 5 TO THE PRINCIPAL REGULATIONS ARE OMITTED

E 400Alginic acid
E 401Sodium alginate
E 402Potassium alginate
E 403Ammonium alginate
E 404Calcium alginate
E 405Propane-1,2-diol alginate
E 406Agar
E 407Carrageenan
E 410Locust bean gum
E 412Guar gum
E 413Tragacanth
E 414Acacia
E 415Xanthan gum
E 416Karaya gum
E 422Glycerol
E 432Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate
E 433Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate
E 434Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate
E 435Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate
E 436Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate
E 440(i)Pectin
E 440(ii)Amidated pectin
E 442Ammonium phosphatides
E 450(i)Disodium diphosphate
E 450(ii)Trisodium diphosphate
E 450(iii)Tetrasodium diphosphate
E 450(v)Tetrapotassium diphosphate
E 450(vi)Dicalcium diphosphate
E 451(i)Pentasodium triphosphate
E 451(ii)Pentapotassium triphosphate
E 452(i)Sodium polyphosphate
E 452(ii)Potassium polyphosphate
E 452(iv)Calcium polyphosphates
E 460(i)Microcrystalline cellulose
E 460(ii)Powdered cellulose
E 461Methylcellulose
E 463Hydroxypropylcellulose
E 464Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
E 465Ethylmethylcellulose
E 466Carboxymethylcellulose
E 470aSodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472(a)Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472(b)Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472(c)Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472(d)Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472(e)Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acides
E 472(f)Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 473Sucrose esters of fatty acids
E 474Sucroglycerides
E 475Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
E 476Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
E 477Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
E 481Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
E 482Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate
E 483Stearyl tartrate
E 491Sorbitan monostearate
E 492Sorbitan tristearate
E 493Sorbitan monolaurate
E 494Sorbitan monooleate
E 495Sorbitan monopalmitate
E 508Potassium chloride

Regulation 12

SCHEDULE 3CONTAINING NEW SCHEDULE 7 TO THE PRINCIPAL REGULATIONS

Regulations 3(2) to (4) and 4(3)

“SCHEDULE 7FOODS IN WHICH A LIMITED NUMBER OF MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIVES LISTED IN SCHEDULE 1 MAY BE USED

FoodAdditiveMaximum level
Cocoa and chocolate products as defined in Directive 73/241/EEC (not including cocoa and chocolate products energy reduced or with no added sugars)E 330Citric acid0.5%
E 322Lecithinsquantum satis
E 334Tartaric acid0.5%
E 422Glycerol} quantum satis
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 170Calcium carbonates} 7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates
E 500Sodium carbonates}
E 501Potassium carbonates}
E 503Ammonium carbonates}
E 504Magnesium carbonates}
E 524Sodium hydroxide}
E 525Potassium hydroxide}
E 526Calcium hydroxide}
E 527Ammonium hydroxide}
E 528Magnesium hydroxide}
E 530Magnesium oxide}
E 414Acacia gum} as glazing agents only
E 440Pectins} quantum satis
Fruit juices and nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC(3)E 300Ascorbic acidquantum satis
Pineapple and passion fruit juices and nectarsE 440Pectins3 g/l
Pineapple juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EECE 296Malic acid3 g/l
Nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EECE 330Citric acid5 g/l
E 270Lactic acid5 g/l
Grape juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EECE 170Calcium carbonates} quantum satis
E 336Potassium tartrates}
Fruit juices as defined in Directive 93/77/EECE 330Citric acid3 g/l
Extra jam and extra jelly, as defined in Directive 79/693/EECE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 296Malic acid}
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 327Calcium lactate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
E 334Tartaric acid}
E 335Sodium tartrates}
E 350Sodium malates}
E 440Pectins}
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
Jam, jellies and marmalades as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie productsE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 296Malic acid}
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 327Calcium lactate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
E 334Tartaric acid}
E 335Sodium tartrates}
E 350Sodium malates}
E 400Alginic acid} 10 g/kg
E 401Sodium alginate} (individually or in combination)
E 402Potassium alginate}
E 403Ammonium alginate}
E 404Calcium alginate}
E 406Agar}
E 407Carrageenan}
E 410Locust bean gum}
E 412Guar gum}
E 415Xanthan gum}
E 418Gellan gum}
E 440Pectins} quantum satis
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 509Calcium chloride}
E 524Sodium hydroxide}
Partially dehydrated and dehydrated milk as defined in Directive 76/118/EEC(4)E 300Ascorbic acid} quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid}
E 322Lecithins}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 407Carrageenan}
E 500

(ii)Sodium bicarbonate

}
E 501

(ii)Potassium bicarbonate

}
E 509Calcium chloride}
Plain pasteurised creamE 401Sodium alginate} quantum satis
E 402Potassium alginate}
E 407Carrageenan}
E 466Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose}
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
Frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fruit and vegetables; prepacked, refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes }E 300Ascorbic acid} quantum satis
}E 301Sodium ascorbate}
}E 302Calcium ascorbate}
}E 330Citric acid}
}E 331Sodium citrates}
}E 332Potassium citrates}
Fruit compote }E 333Calcium citrates}
Unprocessed fish, crustaceans and molluscs, including such products frozen and deep-frozen }}
Quick-cook riceE 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids} quantum satis
E 472aAcetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
Non emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid} quantum satis
E 306Tocopherol-rich extract}
E 307Alpha-tocopherol}
E 308Gamma-tocopherol
E 309Delta-tocopherol
E 322Lecithins30 g/l
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids10 g/l
E 330Citric acid} quantum satis
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
Non-emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils) specifically intended for cooking or frying purposes or for the preparation of gravyE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid}
E 306Tocopherol-rich extract}
E 307Alpha-tocopherol}
E 308Gamma-tocopherol}
E 309Delta-tocopherol}
E 322Lecithins30 g/l
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids10 g/l
E 472cCitric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids} quantum satis
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
Refined olive oil, including olive pomace oilE 307Alpha-tocopherol200 mg/l
Ripened cheeseE 170Calcium carbonates} quantum satis
E 504Magnesium carbonates}
E 509Calcium chloride}
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone}
Sliced and grated ripened cheeseE 170Calcium carbonates} quantum satis
E 504Magnesium carbonates}
E 509Calcium chloride}
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone}
E 460Celluloses}
Mozzarella and whey cheeseE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 330Citric acid}
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone}
E 260Acetic acid}
Soured-cream butterE 500Sodium carbonatesquantum satis
Canned and bottled fruit and vegetablesE 260Acetic acid} quantum satis
E 261Potassium acetate}
E 262Sodium acetates}
E 263Calcium acetate}
E 270Lactic acid}
E 296Malic acid}
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 302Calcium ascorbate}
E 325Sodium lactate}
E 326Potassium lactate}
E 327Calcium lactate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
E 334Tartaric acid}
E 335Sodium tartrates}
E 336Potassium tartrates}
E 337Sodium potassium tartrate}
E 509Calcium chloride}
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone}
GehaktE 300Ascorbic acid} quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 302Calcium ascorbate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
Pre-packed preparations of fresh minced meatE 300Ascorbic acid} quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 302Calcium ascorbate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat-flour, water, yeast or leaven, saltE 260Acetic acid} quantum satis
E 261Potassium acetate}
E 262Sodium acetates}
E 263Calcium acetate}
E 270Lactic acid}
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 302Calcium ascorbate}
E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid}
E 322Lecithins}
E 325Sodium lactate}
E 326Potassium lactate}
E 327Calcium lactate}
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 472aAcetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 472dTartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 472eMono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 472fMixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
Pain courant françaisE 260Acetic acid} quantum satis
E 261Potassium acetate}
E 262Sodium acetates}
E 263Calcium acetate}
E 270Lactic acid}
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 302Calcium ascorbate}
E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid}
E 322Lectithins}
E 325Sodium lactate}
E 326Potassium lactate}
E 327Calcium lactate}
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
Fresh pastaE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 322Lecithins}
E 330Citric acid}
E 334Tartaric acid}
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone}
Wines and sparkling wines and partially fermented grape mustAdditives authorised:pro memoria
in accordance with Regulations (EEC) No. 822/87, (EEC) No. 4252/88, (EEC) No. 2332/92 and (EEC) No. 1873/84 and their implementing regulations; in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79
BeerE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 414Acacia gum}
Foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie grasE 300Ascorbic acid} quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate}”
(1)

OJ No. L316, 9.12.94, p. 2.

(2)

OJ No. L228, 16.8.73, p. 23.

(3)

OJ No. L244, 30.9.93, p. 23.

(4)

OJ No. L24, 30.1.76, p. 49.

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