Takehome:
- China NHFPC has approved the application of ammonium carbonate and 9 new varieties of flavorings, and expanded the application scope of sodium metabisulphite and glucono delta-lactone.
On Feb. 28, 2017, China NHFPC announced the approval of new food additive ammonium carbonate and 9 new varieties of flavorings, and the expansion of application scope of two food additives.
9 new varieties of flavorings, which are approved to be used in all varieties of foods:
- 6-Methylheptanal
- Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexyl)-amide
- 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-5-hexenoic acid gamma lactone
- Furfuryl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide
- 4-Decenoic acid
- 2-(4-methyl-5-thiazolyl) ethyl propionate
- 4,5-Octanedione
- Ethyl 5-hydroxydecanoate
- Dioctyl adipate
New food additive:
|
Food additive name |
Function |
Applicable food category |
Maximum limit (g/kg) |
|
Ammonium carbonate |
Leavening agent |
Biscuit |
As appropriate |
Two food additives with expanded application scope:
|
Food additive name |
Function |
Extended application scope |
Maximum limit (g/kg) |
Notes |
|
Sodium metabisulphite |
Antioxidant |
Canned vegetables (bamboo shoots and pickled cabbage only) |
0.2 |
As SO2 residue |
|
Glucono delta-lactone |
Acidity regulator |
Single cream |
As appropriate |
|
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