Food additives data book - wordpres

CANADA:
Canada FDR 67-29
–available as crystalline solid in fibre containers of 5 to 300 pounds
–available in solutions of 70% to 85% in one- and five-gallon cans, lined steel drums and tank cars
– soluble in water
– slightly soluble in alcohol
– insoluble in ether, fats or oils
–excessive quantities may have laxative effect.
– Mannitol is a chemical of similar structure and characteristics that is used for similar purposes
– Unstandardized foods: sweetener, to modify texture – good manufacturing practice
– confectionery: Sweetener, release agent – good manufacturing practice
– humectant for marshmallows, shredded coconut – good manufacturing practice
– to modify texture in a blend of prepared fish and prepared meat referred to in paragraph B.21.006 (n) at 3.5%
Table IX – Food additives that may be used as Sweeteners: Item S.1 (25 May 1993)
Permitted in or on Maximum level of use
(1) A blend of prepared fish and prepared meat referred to in paragraph B.21.006(n) which states “B.21.006 – 3.5%
Prepared fish or prepared meat shall be whole or comminuted food prepared from fresh or preserved fish or
meat respectively, may be canned or cooked, and may (n) in the case of a blend of prepared fish and prepared
meat that has the appearance and taste of flesh of a marine or freshwater animal, contain filler, fish binder,
whole egg, egg-white, egg-yolk, food colour, gelling or stabilizing agents, texture-modifying agents, natural
or artificial flavouring preparations, pH-adjusting agents, sweetener and in a proportion not exceeding two per
cent of the blend, a legume;”
(2) Unstandardized foods Good Manufacturing Practice
AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC RIM:
Japan and Australia: subject to certain restrictions, permitted as sweetener or food additive
OTHER COUNTRIES:
Codex: page 155
–Permitted for use in raisins at a maximum level of 5 g/kg.
– ADI not specified.
Artificial Sweeteners:
–Permitted for use in raisins
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