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European Parliament and Council Directive No 95/2/EC of 20 February 1995 on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (repealed)

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ANNEX IIU.K.FOODSTUFFS IN WHICH A LIMITED NUMBER OF ADDITIVES OF ANNEX I MAY BE USED

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OJ No L 228, 16. 8. 1973, p. 23.

Cocoa and chocolate products energy-reduced or with no added sugars are not covered by Annex II.

FoodstuffAdditiveMaximum level
Cocoa and chocolate products as defined in Directive 73/241/EECaE 330Citric acid0,5 %
E 322Lecithins quantum satis
E 334Tartaric acid0,5 %
E 422Glycerol quantum satis
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids quantum satis
[F1E 170 Calcium carbonate7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates
E 500Sodium carbonates
E 501Potassium carbonates
E 503Ammonium carbonates
E 504Magnesium carbonates
E 524Sodium hydroxide
E 525Potassium hydroxide
E 526Calcium hydroxide
E 527Ammonium hydroxide
E 528Magnesium hydroxide
E 530Magnesium oxide
E 414Acacia gumas glazing agents only quantum satis
E 440Pectins
[F2 E 472c Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids quantum satis]
Fruit juices and nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EECbE 300Ascorbic acid quantum satis
Pineapple juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EECE 296Malic acid3 g/l
Nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EECE 330Citric acid5 g/l
E 270Lactic acid5 g/l
Grape juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC E 170 Calcium carbonate quantum satis
E 336Potassium tartrates quantum satis
Fruit juices as defined in Directive 93/77/EECE 330Citric acid3 g/l
Extra jam and extra jelly, as defined in Directive 79/693/EECcE 440Pectins quantum satis
E 270Lactic acid quantum satis
E 296Malic acid
E 300Ascorbic acid
E 327Calcium lactate
E 330Citric acid
E 331Sodium citrates
E 333Calcium citrates
E 334Tartaric acid
E 335Sodium tartrates
E 350Sodium malates
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids quantum satis
Jam, jellies and marmalades as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie productsE 440Pectins quantum satis
E 270Lactic acid quantum satis
E 296Malic acid
E 300Ascorbic acid
E 327Calcium lactate
E 330Citric acid
E 331Sodium citrates
E 333Calcium citrates
E 334Tartaric acid
E 335Sodium tartrates
E 350Sodium malates
E 400Alginic acid10 g/kg (individually or in combination)
E 401Sodium alginate
E 402Potassium alginate
E 403Ammonium alginate
E 404Calcium alginate
E 406Agar
E 407Carrageenan
E 410Locust bean gum
E 412Guar gum
E 415Xanthan gum
E 418Gellan gum
[F3 E 471 Μοno and diglycerides of fatty acids quantum satis]
E 509Calcium chloride quantum satis
E 524Sodium hydroxide
Partially dehydrated and dehydrated milk as defined in Directive 76/118/EECdE 300Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate
E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
E 322Lecithins
E 331Sodium citrates
E 332Potassium citrates
E 407Carrageenan
E 500 (ii)Sodium bicarbonate
E 501 (ii)Potassium bicarbonate
E 509Calcium chloride
[F3Plain pasteurised cream E 401 Sodium alginate quantum satis
E 402 Potassium alginate
E 407 Carrageenan
E 466 Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids ]
[F3Frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fruit and vegetables; prepacked, refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes.] [F2E 296] [F2Malic acid] [F2quantum satis (only for peeled potatoes)]
E 300Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate
E 302Calcium ascorbate
E 330Citric acid
Fruit compoteE 331Sodium citrates
E 332Potassium citrates
[F2 E 440 Pectin quantum satis (only for fruit compote other than apple)
E 509 Calcium chloride ]
Unprocessed fish, crustaceans and molluscs, including such products frozen and deep- frozenE 333Calcium citrates
Quick-cook riceE 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids quantum satis
E 472aAcetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Non emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 306Tocopherol-rich extract
E 307Alpha-tocopherol
E 308Gamma-tocopherol
E 309Delta-tocopherol
E 322Lecithins30 g/l
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids10 g/l
E 330Citric acid quantum satis
E 331Sodium citrates
E 332Potassium citrates
E 333Calcium citrates
[F3Non-emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils) specifically intended for cooking and/or frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy E 270 Lactic acid quantum satis
E 300 Ascorbic acid
E 304 Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
E 306 Tocopherol-rich extract
E 307 Alpha-tocopherol
E 308 Gamma-tocopherol
E 309 Delta-tocopherol
E 322 Lecithins 30 g/l
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids 10 g/l
E 472 c Citric acid esters of mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid
E 331 Sodium citrates
E 332 Potassium citrates
E 333 Calcium citrates ]
Refined olive oil, including olive pomace oilE 307Alfa-tocopherol200 mg/l
[F4Ripened cheese E 170 Calcium carbonate quantum satis
E 504 Magnesium carbonates
E 509 Calcium chloride
E 575 Glucono-delta-lactone
E 500ii Sodium hydrogen carbonate quantum satis (only for sour milk cheese)]
Mozzarella and whey cheese [F3E 260] [F3Acetic acid] [F3quantum satis]
E 270Lactic acid quantum satis
E 330Citric acid
[F2 E 460 (ii) Powdered cellulose quantum satis (only for grated and sliced cheese)]
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone
Canned and bottled fruit and vegetablesE 260Acetic acid quantum satis
E 261Potassium acetate
E 262Sodium acetates
E 263Calcium acetate
E 270Lactic acid
[F3 E 296 Malic acid quantum satis]
E 300Ascorbic acid
E 301Sodium ascorbate
E 302Calcium ascorbate
E 325Sodium lactate
E 326Potassium lactate
E 327Calcium lactate
E 330Citric acid
E 331Sodium citrates
E 332Potassium citrates
E 333Calcium citrates
E 334Tartaric acid
E 335Sodium tartrates
E 336Potassium tartrates
E 337Sodium potassium tartrate
E 509Calcium chloride
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone
Gehakt [F3E 300] [F3Ascorbic Acid] [F3quantum satis]
[F3E 301] [F3Sodium ascorbate]
[F3E 302] [F3Calcium ascorbate]
E 330Citric acid quantum satis
E 331Sodium citrates
E 332Potassium citrates
E 333Calcium citrates
Pre-packed preparations of fresh minced meatE 300Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate
E 302Calcium ascorbate
E 330Citric acid
E 331Sodium citrates
E 332Potassium citrates
E 333Calcium citrates
Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat-flour, water, yeast or leaven, saltE 260Acetic acid quantum satis
E 261Potassium acetate
E 262Sodium acetates
E 263Calcium acetate
E 270Lactic acid
E 300Ascorbic acid
E 301Sodium ascorbate
E 302Calcium ascorbate
E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
E 322Lecithins
E 325Sodium lactate
E 326Potassium lactate
E 327Calcium lactate
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472aAcetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472dTartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472eMono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472fMixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Pain courant français; [F5Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek] E 260Acetic acid quantum satis
E 261Potassium acetate
E 262Sodium acetates
E 263Calcium acetate
E 270Lactic acid
E 300Ascorbic acid
E 301Sodium ascorbate
E 302Calcium ascorbate
E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
E 322Lecithins
E 325Sodium lactate
E 326Potassium lactate
E 327Calcium lactate
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Fresh pastaE 270Lactic acid quantum satis
E 300Ascorbic acid
E 301Sodium ascorbate
E 322Lecithins
E 330Citric acid
E 334Tartaric acid
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone
Wines and sparkling wines and partially fermented grape mustAdditives authorized:
in accordance with Regulations (EEC) No 822/87e, (EEC) No 4252/88f, (EEC) No 2332/92g and (EEC) No 1873/84h and their implementing regulations,
in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 pro memoria
BeerE 270Lactic acid quantum satis
E 300Ascorbic acid
E 301Sodium ascorbate
E 330Citric acid
E 414Acacia gum
Foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras; [F5Libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben] E 300Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate
[F3Pineapple and passion fruit juices and nectars E 440 Pectins 3 g/l
Sliced and grated ripened cheese E 170 Calcium carbonate] quantum satis
E 504 Magnesium carbonates
E 509 Calcium chloride
E 575 Glucono-delta-lactone
E 460 Celluloses
Soured-cream butter E 500 Sodium carbonates quantum satis]
[F2UHT goat milk E 331 Sodium citrates 4 g/l
Chestnuts in liquid E 410 Locust bean gum quantum satis
E 412 Guar gum
E 415 Xanthane gum ]

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