Food additives data book - wordpres

FOOD SAFETY ISSUES: Low toxicity. In high concentration is a simple asphyxiant. Release of nitrogen from solution in blood
with formation of small bubbles can lead to symptoms of compressed air illness (caisson disease).
Narcotic at high concentration and high pressure. Non-flammable gas, can react violently with lithium;
neodymium; titanium under specificied conditions. Combustible
LEGISLATION: USA: CANADA:
FDA 21CFR 184.1540. Approved for use according to GMP to improve
Substance affirmed GRAS for use spreadability in cream cheese and cream
as propellant, aerating agent and gas cheese spread; cream cheese and cream cheese
USDA 9CFR 318.7, 381.147 spreads with (name added ingredients).
Sufficient for purpose In unstandardised foods – approved for use
FDA 21CFR 169.115, 169.140, as pressure dispensing agent according to GMP
169.150
AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC RIM:
Japan: approved for use as natural processing aid
REFERENCES: Lewis, R. J., Sr. (1989) Food Additives Handbook. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.
Smoley, C. K. (1993) Everything added to Food in the United States. U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
Budavari S. (1996) The Merck Index, 12th Edition.
Anonymous (1995) 1995 Encyclopedia of Food Ingredients. Food in Canada.
ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION: Department of Transport requires gas to be labelled as non-flammable gas
Nitrogen 571