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Food additives data book - wordpres

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CANADA:<br />

Canada FDR 67-29<br />

–available as crystalline solid in fibre containers of 5 to 300 pounds<br />

–available in solutions of 70% to 85% in one- and five-gallon cans, lined steel drums and tank cars<br />

– soluble in water<br />

– slightly soluble in alcohol<br />

– insoluble in ether, fats or oils<br />

–excessive quantities may have laxative effect.<br />

– Mannitol is a chemical of similar structure and characteristics that is used for similar purposes<br />

– Unstandardized foods: sweetener, to modify texture – good manufacturing practice<br />

– confectionery: Sweetener, release agent – good manufacturing practice<br />

– humectant for marshmallows, shredded coconut – good manufacturing practice<br />

– to modify texture in a blend of prepared fish and prepared meat referred to in paragraph B.21.006 (n) at 3.5%<br />

Table IX – <strong>Food</strong> <strong>additives</strong> that may be used as Sweeteners: Item S.1 (25 May 1993)<br />

Permitted in or on Maximum level of use<br />

(1) A blend of prepared fish and prepared meat referred to in paragraph B.21.006(n) which states “B.21.006 – 3.5%<br />

Prepared fish or prepared meat shall be whole or comminuted food prepared from fresh or preserved fish or<br />

meat respectively, may be canned or cooked, and may (n) in the case of a blend of prepared fish and prepared<br />

meat that has the appearance and taste of flesh of a marine or freshwater animal, contain filler, fish binder,<br />

whole egg, egg-white, egg-yolk, food colour, gelling or stabilizing agents, texture-modifying agents, natural<br />

or artificial flavouring preparations, pH-adjusting agents, sweetener and in a proportion not exceeding two per<br />

cent of the blend, a legume;”<br />

(2) Unstandardized foods Good Manufacturing Practice<br />

AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC RIM:<br />

Japan and Australia: subject to certain restrictions, permitted as sweetener or food additive<br />

OTHER COUNTRIES:<br />

Codex: page 155<br />

–Permitted for use in raisins at a maximum level of 5 g/kg.<br />

– ADI not specified.<br />

Artificial Sweeteners:<br />

–Permitted for use in raisins<br />

Sorbitol 979

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