[Updated] China Novel Food Raw Materials in 2023: CFSA Consults on Two Food Raw Materials, Including a Probiotic Strain

L-alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine

CAS number: 28319-77-9;

Formula:

C₈H₂₀NO₆P;

Molecular mass: 257.22

Quality specifications and food safety indicators are specified in the notice.

≤ 600 mg/day (on a dry basis)

1. Infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women should avoid taking foods containing this raw material. The unsuitable group and the consumption limit should be marked on labels and instructions.

Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides

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Food safety indicators shall comply with the followings:

Lead (Pb, dry basis), mg/kg≤1.0;

Total arsenic (As, dry basis), mg/kg≤1.5;

Salmonella, /25g(mL): 0;

Staphylococcus aureus, /25g(mL): 0;

Listeria monocytogenes, /25g(mL): 0

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1. It is approved to be listed in Bacterial Cultures Permitted in Food. The application scope includes fermented milk, flavored fermented milk, cheese, fermented milk beverage and lactobacillus beverage (non-solid beverage), cream, butter and anhydrous butter, excluding infant food.

Yerba mate

Source: leaf of Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil

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1. Infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women should avoid taking foods containing this raw material. The unsuitable group and the consumption limit should be marked on labels and instructions.

2. Consumption method: soak and drink;

3. Food safety indicators shall comply with the followings:

Lead (Pb, dry basis), mg/kg ≤ 3.0;

Cadmium (Cd), mg/kg ≤ 0.5;

Total arsenic (As), mg/kg ≤ 0.5

Yeast protein

Strain: Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

Appearance: milk white or yellow particles or powder;

Protein, g/100g ≥ 70.0;

Moisture, g/100g ≥ 6.0;

Total ash, g/100g ≥ 6.0.

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Infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women should avoid taking foods containing this raw material. The unsuitable group and the consumption limit should be marked on labels and instructions.

Food safety indicators shall comply with the followings:

Nucleic acid (RNA, dry basis), g/100g ≤ 2.0;

Lead (Pb), mg/kg ≤ 0.4;

Cadmium (Cd), mg/kg ≤ 0.1;

Total mercury (Hg), mg/kg ≤ 0.05;

Total arsenic (As), mg/kg ≤ 0.3;

Total plate count, CFU/g ≤ 10,000;

Coliform group, CFU/g ≤ 10;

Mold, CFU/g ≤ 10;

Yeast, CFU/g ≤ 10;

Salmonella/25g: (no detection);

Staphylococcus aureus/25g: (no detection).

Catechins

Source: leaf of Camelliasinensis (L.) O. Ktze.

1. Beverages (0.6 g/kg; solid drink is converted according to the liquid mass after mixing)

2. Candy (0.2 g/kg)

≤ 300 mg/day (as the total amount of catechins)

1. Infants and young children, pregnant women, women in lactation period should avoid taking foods containing this raw material.

2. The unsuitable group and the consumption limit should be marked on labels and instructions.

3. When this product is used and consumed together with the epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) listed in Announcement No. 17 of 2010, the recommended total intake is ≤ 300 mg/day (as the total amount of catechins)

Peach gum

Source: Prunus persica (L.) Batsch

Water ≤ 15g/100g;

Ash ≤ 2g/100g;

Crude polysaccharide ≥ 60g/100g

≤ 30 g/day

1. It is not suitable for infants and young children, pregnant, lactating and menstruating women. The label and instructions should indicate the unsuitable groups;

2. Food safety indicators must meet the following requirements:

Lead (Pb) ≤0.5   mg/kg;

Total arsenic (As)≤0.5 mg/kg;

Ochratoxin A ≤5.0 μg/kg;

Coliform group≤100 CFU/g;

Mold and yeast≤150 CFU/g;

Staphylococcus aureus (no detection, 25/g);

Salmonella (no detection, 25/g).

Tiger nut

Source: Cyperus esculentus L. var.   sativus Boeck.

Edible part: Underground tuber

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The food safety indicators shall be implemented in accordance with the current national food safety standards for nuts and seeds.

Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. cremoris

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1. It is   approved to be listed in Bacterial Cultures Permitted in Food. The application scope includes milk and dairy products, fruit and vegetable products, fermentation processing of grain products, excluding infant food.

2. Food safety indicators must meet the following requirements:

Lead (Pb, dry basis) ≤ 1.0 mg/kg;

Total arsenic (As, dry basis) ≤ 1.5 mg/kg;

Staphylococcus aureus (no detection, 25/mL);

Salmonella (no detection, 25/mL);

Listeria monocytogenes (no detection, 25/mL).

Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium (PQQ)   salt

CAS: 122628-50-6;

Formula:

C14H4N2Na2O8;

Molecular mass: 374.17

Appearance: reddish-brown   powder;

PQQ salt content (on a dry basis) ≥98   g/100g;

Water content≤12 g/100g.

≤20     mg/day

1. Application scope and maximum use level: beverage (40 mg/kg. The volume of solid beverage shall be calculated after preparation);

2. It is not suitable for infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women. The label and instructions should indicate the unsuitable groups;

3. Food safety indicators must meet the following requirements:

Lead (Pb) ≤ 0.5 mg/kg;

Total arsenic (As) ≤ 1.0 mg/kg;

Cadmium (Cd) ≤0.1 mg/kg;

Total mercury (Hg) ≤0.1 mg/kg;

Total bacterial count≤1,000 CFU/g;

E. coli ≤3.0   MPN/g;

Mold and yeast≤100 CFU/g;

Staphylococcus aureus (no detection, 25/g);

Salmonella (no detection, 25/g).

(3R,3'S)-β,β-carotene-3,3'-Diol

CAS: 31272-50-1

Formula: C40H56O2

Molecular mass: 568.88

Appearance: orange red powder

(3R,3'S)-β,β-carotene-3,3'-Diol≥ 54g/100g

Moisture ≤5g/100g

1. Scope & maximum usage level

Dairy and dairy products: 10 mg/kg

Liquid beverage (≤50mL): 160 mg/kg

Liquid beverage (51-500 mL): 16mg/kg

Bakery food: 20 mg/kg

Candy: 3 g/kg

Instant cereal: 15mg/kg

Frozen drinks: 30 mg/kg

The scope excludes infant and young children food.

2. Food safety indicators must meet the following requirements:

n-Hexane ≤10.0 mg/kg;

Methanol ≤10.0 mg/kg;

Lead (Pb) ≤1.0 mg/kg;

Total arsenic (As) ≤1.0 mg/kg;

Benzo(a)pyrene ≤2.0 μg/kg;

Total number of colonies ≤1000 CFU/g;

Coliform bacteria ≤10 CFU/g;

Mold≤50CFU/g;

Salmonella (no detection, 25/g);

Staphylococcus aureus (no detection, 25/g)

Pichia kluyveri

1. It is approved to be listed in Bacterial Cultures Permitted in Food. It applies to the fermentation processing of fermented wines, fruit & vegetable juice and tea beverage, excluding infant and young children food. The label and specification should indicate the usage scope.

2. Food safety indicators must meet the following requirements:

Lead (Pb, dry basis) ≤1.0 mg/kg;

Total arsenic (As, dry basis) ≤1.5 mg/kg;

Salmonella (no detection, 25/g);

Staphylococcus aureus (no detection, 25/g);

Listeria monocytogenes (no detection, 25/g)

Bacillus subtilis DE111

1. It is approved to be listed in Bacterial Cultures Permitted in Food.

2. Food safety indicators must meet the following requirements:

Lead (Pb, dry basis) ≤1.0 mg/kg;

Total arsenic (As, dry basis) ≤1.5 mg/kg;

Salmonella (no detection, 25/g);

Staphylococcus aureus (no detection, 25/g);

Listeria monocytogenes (no detection, 25/g)

Yellowhorn seed kernel

Source: Seeds of Xanthoceras sorbifolium   Bunge

Fat ≥ 50g/100g；

Protein ≥ 20g/100g；

Water ≤ 9g/100g；

Ash ≤ 5g/100g

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1. It is not suitable for infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women. The label and instructions should indicate the unsuitable groups;

2. The food safety indicators shall be implemented in accordance with the current national food safety standards for nuts and seeds.

Yellowhorn leaf

Source: Tender leaves of Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge

Protein ≥ 15g/100g；

Water ≤ 8.5g/100g；

Total ash ≤ 12g/100g；

Total flavonoids ≥ 50 mg/100g

≤ 6 g/day

1. It is not suitable for infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women. The label and instructions should indicate the unsuitable groups;

2. Eating method: soak and drink;

3. Food safety indicators must meet the following requirements:

Lead (Pb) ≤3 mg/kg;

Cadmium (Cd) ≤0.5 mg/kg;

Total arsenic ≤0.5 mg/kg.

English name

Yerba mate

Basic information

Source: leaf of Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil

Notes

1. Infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women should avoid taking foods containing this raw material.

2. The unsuitable group and the consumption limit should be marked on labels and instructions.

3. Consumption method: brew.

4. Food safety indicators shall comply with the followings:

Lead (Pb, dry basis), mg/kg ≤

3.0

Cadmium (Cd), mg/kg ≤

0.5

Total arsenic (As), mg/kg ≤

0.5

Blueberry Anthocyanins

Source: Vaccinium corymbosum L.

1. Milk and dairy products (liquid milk 0.8 g/kg; modified milk powder is converted according to the liquid mass after mixing; cheese, processed cheese, cheese products and condensed milk are converted according to raw milk multiple.)

2. Beverages (liquid drink 0.8 g/kg; solid drink is converted according to the liquid mass after mixing)

3. Jelly, cocoa products, chocolate and chocolate products (including cocoa butter chocolate and its products) (14 g/kg)

4. Candy (40 g/kg)

5. Frozen drinks (8 g/kg)

6. Baked foods (4 g/kg)

7. Alcohol (4 g/kg)

≤ 800 mg/day

1. Infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women should avoid taking foods containing this raw material.

2. The unsuitable group and the consumption limit should be marked on labels and instructions.

3. Quality specification and food safety indicators are included in the appendix of the notice.

Rye pollen

Source: Secale Cereale L.

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≤ 1.5 g/day

1. Infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women and people allergic to pollen should avoid taking foods containing this raw material.

2. The unsuitable group and the   consumption limit should be marked on labels and instructions.

3. Quality specification and food safety indicators are included in the appendix of the notice.

Peach gum

Source: Prunus persica (L.) Batsch

Water ≤ 15g/100g;

Ash ≤ 2g/100g;

Crude polysaccharide ≥ 60g/100g

1. It is not suitable for infants and young children, pregnant, lactating and menstruating women. The label and instructions should indicate the unsuitable groups;

2. Recommended consumption amount: ≤ 30 g/day

3. Food safety indicators must meet the following requirements:

Lead (Pb) ≤0.5 mg/kg;

Total arsenic (As)≤0.5 mg/kg;

Ochratoxin A ≤5.0 μg/kg;

Coliform group≤100 CFU/g;

Mold and yeast≤150 CFU/g;

Staphylococcus aureus (no detection, 25/g);

Salmonella (no detection, 25/g).

Tiger nut

Source: Cyperus esculentus L. var. sativus Boeck.

Edible part: Underground tuber

Protein ≥ 5g/100g;

Fat ≥ 12g/100g;

Starch≥ 27g/100g;

Water ≤ 12g/100g;

Dietary fiber ≥ 10g/100g;

Total ash ≤ 3g/100g;

Fatty acid composition:

Oleic acid C18:1 ≥ 55%;

linoleic acid C18:2 ≥ 6%;

Palmitic acid C16:0 ≥ 10%.

The food safety indicators shall be implemented in accordance with the current national food safety standards for nuts and seeds.

Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. cremoris

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1.  It is approved to be listed in Bacterial Cultures Permitted in Food. The application scope includes milk and dairy products, fruit and vegetable products, fermentation processing of grain products, excluding infant food.

2. Food safety indicators must meet the following requirements:

Lead (Pb, dry basis) ≤ 1.0 mg/kg;

Total arsenic (As, dry basis) ≤ 1.5 mg/kg;

Staphylococcus aureus (no detection, 25/mL);

Salmonella (no detection, 25/mL);

Listeria monocytogenes (no detection, 25/mL).

Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium (PQQ) salt

CAS: 122628-50-6

Formula:

C₁₄H₄N₂Na₂O₈

Molecular mass: 374.17

Appearance: reddish-brown   powder;

PQQ salt content (on a dry basis) ≥98 g/100g;

Water content≤12 g/100g.

1. Application scope and maximum use level: beverage (40 mg/kg. The volume of solid beverage shall be calculated after preparation);

2. Recommended consumption amount: ≤ 20 mg/day

3. It is not suitable for infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women. The label and instructions should indicate the unsuitable groups;

4. Food safety indicators must meet the following requirements:

Lead (Pb) ≤ 0.5 mg/kg;

Total arsenic (As) ≤ 1.0 mg/kg;

Cadmium (Cd) ≤0.1 mg/kg;

Total mercury (Hg) ≤0.1 mg/kg;

Total bacterial count≤1,000 CFU/g;

E. coli ≤3.0 MPN/g;

Mold and yeast≤100 CFU/g;

Staphylococcus aureus (no detection, 25/g);

Salmonella (no detection, 25/g).

Yellowhorn seed kernel

Source: Seeds of Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge

Fat ≥ 50%；

Protein ≥ 20%；

Water ≤ 9%；

Ash ≤ 5%.

≤ 20 g/day

1. The application scope excludes foods for infant and young children；

2. The food safety indicators shall be implemented in accordance with the current national food safety standards for nuts and seeds.

Yellowhorn leaf

Source: Tender leaves of Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge

Total flavonoids ≥ 50 mg/100g；

Protein ≥ 15%；

Water ≤ 8.5%；

Ash ≤ 12%.

≤ 6 g/day

1. It is not suitable for infants, children (under 14 years old), pregnant and lactating women. The label and instructions should indicate the unsuitable groups;

2. Eating method: soak and drink;

3. Food safety indicators must meet the   following requirements:

Lead (Pb) ≤5 mg/kg;

Cadmium (Cd) ≤0.5 mg/kg;

Total arsenic≤0.5 mg/kg.

Yeast protein

Strain: Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

Appearance: Milky white or yellow   particles or powder;

Protein ≥ 70%；

Water ≤ 6%；

Total Ash ≤ 6%.

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1. It is not suitable for infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women. The label and instructions should indicate the unsuitable groups;

2. Food safety indicators must meet the   following requirements:

Nucleic acid (RNA, as dry matter) ≤   2%;

Lead (Pb) ≤0.4 mg/kg;

Cadmium (Cd) ≤0.1 mg/kg;

Mercury (Hg) ≤0.05 mg/kg;

Total arsenic≤0.3 mg/kg;

Total bacterial count≤10000 CFU/g;

Coliform group≤10 CFU/g;

Mould ≤10 CFU/g;

Saccharomycetes ≤10 CFU/g;

Salmonella (no detection, 25/g);

Staphylococcus aureus (no detection, 25/g).

Latin name

Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides

Notes

1. It is approved to be listed in Bacterial Cultures Permitted in Food. The application scope includes fermented milk, flavored fermented milk, cheese, fermented milk beverage and lactobacillus beverage (non-solid beverage),   excluding infant food.

2. Food safety indicators shall comply with the followings:

Lead (Pb, dry basis), mg/kg ≤

1.0

Total arsenic (As, dry basis), mg/kg ≤

1.5

Salmonella, /25 g (mL)

0

Staphylococcus aureus, /25 g (mL)

0

Listeria monocytogenes, /25 g (mL)

0

Blueberry Anthocyanins

Source: Ericaceae, Vaccinium, Cyanococcus

1. Milk and dairy products (liquid milk 0.8 g/kg; milk powder and its blended products are converted according to the liquid mass after mixing)

2. Beverages (liquid drink 0.8 g/kg; solid drink is converted according to the liquid mass after mixing)

3. Jelly, cocoa products, chocolate and chocolate products (including cocoa butter chocolate and its products) (14 g/kg)

4. Candy (40 g/kg)

5. Frozen drinks (8 g/kg)

6. Baked foods (4 g/kg)

7. Alcohol (4 g/kg)

≤ 800 mg/day

1. Infants and young children, pregnant women, women in lactation period should avoid taking foods containing this raw material.

2. The unsuitable group and the consumption limit should be marked on labels and instructions.

3. Quality specification and food safety indicators are included in the appendix of the notice.

Green Tea Catechins

Source plant: Camelliasinensis (L.) O. Ktze.

1. Beverages (0.6 g/kg; solid drink is converted according to the liquid mass after mixing)

2. Candy (0.2 g/kg)

≤ 300 mg/day

1. Infants and young children, pregnant women, women in lactation period should avoid taking foods containing this raw material.

2. The unsuitable group and the consumption limit should be marked on labels and instructions.

3. Quality specification and food safety indicators are included in the appendix of the notice.

Eggshell membrane extract

Source: Eggshell membrane

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≤ 500 mg/day

1. Infants and young children, pregnant women, women in lactation period and people allergic to eggs should avoid taking foods containing this raw material.

2. The unsuitable group and the consumption limit should be marked on labels and instructions.

3. Quality specification and food safety indicators are included in the appendix of the notice.

Rye Pollen

Source: Secale Cereale L.

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≤ 1.5 g/day

1. Infants and young children, pregnant women, women in lactation period and people allergic to pollen should avoid taking foods containing this raw material.

2. The unsuitable group and the consumption limit should be marked on labels and instructions.

3. Quality specification and food safety indicators are included in the appendix of the notice.