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Food additives data book - wordpres

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FUNCTION IN FOODS: Augments fruit flavours in beverages and candies; prevents discoloration or flavour changes from<br />

occurring during oxidative rancidity as a stabilising agent; prevents fermentation in baked products;<br />

firming agent, humectant, acidulant, pH control agent, sequestrant<br />

TECHNOLOGY OF USE IN FOODS: Direct addition<br />

LEGISLATION: USA:<br />

FDA and USDA approved:<br />

960 ppm in non-alcoholic beverages; 570 ppm in ice-cream; 5400 ppm in candy; 130 ppm in baked<br />

products; 60 ppm in gelatins and puddings; 3700 ppm in chewing gum; 10,000 ppm in condiments<br />

REFERENCES: <strong>Food</strong> Chemical Codex (1981) 3rd edition. National Academy Press, Washington, DC.<br />

Ash, M., and Ash, I. (1995) Hand<strong>book</strong> of <strong>Food</strong> Additives. Gower Publishing Ltd., Hampshire, UK.<br />

L-Tartaric acid 119

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