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Maltol (636)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Flavour enhancer
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GSFA Provisions for Maltol

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 05.3 Chewing gum 200 mg/kg
Table Item 05.2 Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3 and 05.4 200 mg/kg
XS309R: Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211).
Table Item 01.7 Dairy-based desserts (e.g. pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt) 200 mg/kg
Table Item 03.0 Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet 200 mg/kg
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.).