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Adipic acid (355)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Acidity regulator
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GSFA Provisions for Adipic acid

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 01.2.1.2 Fermented milks (plain), heat-treated after fermentation 1500 mg/kg
1: As adipic acid.
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.).