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On 28th of December, China NHFPC announced the approval of a New Food Nutritional Fortification Substance and the expansion of application scope of 8 food additives.
Approved New Nutritional Fortification Substance:
Name | Applicable food categories | Maximum Limit |
6(S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [6(S)-5-MTHF] | 01.03.02 Modified Milk Powder, | Same as folic acid in GB 14880 – 2012 |
8 Food additives with expanded application scope:
Name | Type | Expanded application scope | Applicable Standards | Notes |
Nitrogen | Processing Aid (Foaming agent) | 1.02.02 flavored fermented milk | / | |
Monascus Yellow | Colorant | 06.07 Pre-cooked (instant) noodles and rice | GB 1886.66 - 2015 | / |
Ascorbic Acid | Antioxidant | 02.01 Fats and oils free from water | / | |
Soybean Polysaccharide | Thickener | 01.02.02 Flavored fermented milk | LS/T 3301-2005 | / |
Stevioside | Sweetener | 01.01.03 modified milk, | Calculated as Steviol equivalent | |
Carmine cochineal | Colorant | 16.03 Collagen casings | / | Calculated as Carminic Acid |
Annatto | Colorant | 16.03 Collagen casings | / | / |
Paraffin Wax | Processing Aid (hair remover) | Livestock hair remover | / |
We remind our readers that all food additives should comply with the overarching standard regulating their use, GB 2760-2014 National Food Safety Standard Standard for Uses of Food Additives.
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