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Paprika extract (160c(ii))

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GSFA Provisions for Paprika extract

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 05.3 Chewing gum 150 mg/kg
39: On a total carotenoid basis.
Table Item 05.2 Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3 and 05.4 100 mg/kg
39: On a total carotenoid basis.
Table Item 05.4 Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces 100 mg/kg
39: On a total carotenoid basis.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, food additive provisions apply to the food category indicated (e.g. Dairy), as well as to all subcategories of that category (e.g. Cheese, Ripened Cheese, etc.).