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CFSA Consults on Use of Acesulfame Potassium and Calcium Propionate in Food

Calcium propionate is proposed to be used in meat products as a preservative. xpansion in usage scope and maximum use limits of acesulfame potassium (sweetener) have been proposed.

On Feb. 18, 2019, China Center for Food Safety Assessment (CFSA) opened the proposed expansions in the usage scope and limitations of acesulfame potassium[1] and calcium propionate[2][3] to public feedback. Deadline for comment is Mar. 20. Major contents are:

New Food Additive

NameApplication scopeMaximum limit (g/kg)Note
Calcium Propionateprefabricated meat products3.0On basis of propionic acid
cooked meat products

Food Additive with Expanded Scope and Lifted Limit

Name

Items for consultationInvolved food categoryMaximum limit (g/kg)
Acesulfame PotassiumNew application scopedried bean curds0.2
ready-to-eat grains, including rolled oats(slice)0.8
flavored syrup4
cool fruits1.35
New maximum limitpreserved fruits1.75
pastry food0.5
tea beverage0.58


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