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Stearyl citrate (484)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Antioxidant
  • Emulsifier
  • Sequestrant
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GSFA Provisions for Stearyl citrate

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 05.3 Chewing gum 15000 mg/kg
Table Item 02.2.2 Fat spreads, dairy fat spreads and blended spreads 100 mg/kg
15: On the fat or oil basis.
Table Item 02.1.3 Lard, tallow, fish oil, and other animal fats
Table Item 02.1.2 Vegetable oils and fats
Table Item 14.1.4 Water-based flavoured drinks, including "sport," "energy," or "electrolyte" drinks and particulated drinks 500 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.).