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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Parliament and Council Directive No 95/2/EC of 20 February 1995 on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (repealed)
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a 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. | |||
Foodstuff | Additive | Maximum level | |
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Cocoa and chocolate products as defined in Directive 73/241/EECa | E 330 | Citric acid | 0,5 % |
E 322 | Lecithins | quantum satis | |
E 334 | Tartaric acid | 0,5 % | |
E 422 | Glycerol | quantum satis | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | |
[F1E 170 | Calcium carbonate | 7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates | |
E 500 | Sodium carbonates | ||
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | ||
E 503 | Ammonium carbonates | ||
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates | ||
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | ||
E 525 | Potassium hydroxide | ||
E 526 | Calcium hydroxide | ||
E 527 | Ammonium hydroxide | ||
E 528 | Magnesium hydroxide | ||
E 530 | Magnesium oxide | ||
E 414 | Acacia gum | as glazing agents only quantum satis | |
E 440 | Pectins | ||
[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/EECb | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
Pineapple juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 296 | Malic acid | 3 g/l |
Nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 330 | Citric acid | 5 g/l |
E 270 | Lactic acid | 5 g/l | |
Grape juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 170 | Calcium carbonate | quantum satis |
E 336 | Potassium tartrates | quantum satis | |
Fruit juices as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 330 | Citric acid | 3 g/l |
Extra jam and extra jelly, as defined in Directive 79/693/EECc | E 440 | Pectins | quantum satis |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | |
E 296 | Malic acid | ||
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 327 | Calcium lactate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ||
E 334 | Tartaric acid | ||
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | ||
E 350 | Sodium malates | ||
E 471 | Mono- 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 products | E 440 | Pectins | quantum satis |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | |
E 296 | Malic acid | ||
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 327 | Calcium lactate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ||
E 334 | Tartaric acid | ||
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | ||
E 350 | Sodium malates | ||
E 400 | Alginic acid | 10 g/kg (individually or in combination) | |
E 401 | Sodium alginate | ||
E 402 | Potassium alginate | ||
E 403 | Ammonium alginate | ||
E 404 | Calcium alginate | ||
E 406 | Agar | ||
E 407 | Carrageenan | ||
E 410 | Locust bean gum | ||
E 412 | Guar gum | ||
E 415 | Xanthan gum | ||
E 418 | Gellan gum | ||
[F3 | E 471 | Μοno and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis] |
E 509 | Calcium chloride | quantum satis | |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | ||
Partially dehydrated and dehydrated milk as defined in Directive 76/118/EECd | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 407 | Carrageenan | ||
E 500 (ii) | Sodium bicarbonate | ||
E 501 (ii) | Potassium bicarbonate | ||
E 509 | Calcium 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 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis | |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
Fruit compote | E 331 | Sodium citrates | |
E 332 | Potassium 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- frozen | E 333 | Calcium citrates | |
Quick-cook rice | E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis |
E 472a | Acetic 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 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
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 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium 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 oil | E 307 | Alfa-tocopherol | 200 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 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | |
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
[F2 | E 460 (ii) | Powdered cellulose | quantum satis (only for grated and sliced cheese)] |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | ||
Canned and bottled fruit and vegetables | E 260 | Acetic acid | quantum satis |
E 261 | Potassium acetate | ||
E 262 | Sodium acetates | ||
E 263 | Calcium acetate | ||
E 270 | Lactic acid | ||
[F3 | E 296 | Malic acid | quantum satis] |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | ||
E 325 | Sodium lactate | ||
E 326 | Potassium lactate | ||
E 327 | Calcium lactate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ||
E 334 | Tartaric acid | ||
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | ||
E 336 | Potassium tartrates | ||
E 337 | Sodium potassium tartrate | ||
E 509 | Calcium chloride | ||
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | ||
Gehakt | [F3E 300] | [F3Ascorbic Acid] | [F3quantum satis] |
[F3E 301] | [F3Sodium ascorbate] | ||
[F3E 302] | [F3Calcium ascorbate] | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ||
Pre-packed preparations of fresh minced meat | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ||
Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat-flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt | E 260 | Acetic acid | quantum satis |
E 261 | Potassium acetate | ||
E 262 | Sodium acetates | ||
E 263 | Calcium acetate | ||
E 270 | Lactic acid | ||
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | ||
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | ||
E 325 | Sodium lactate | ||
E 326 | Potassium lactate | ||
E 327 | Calcium lactate | ||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 472d | Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 472e | Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 472f | Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
Pain courant français; [F5Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek] | E 260 | Acetic acid | quantum satis |
E 261 | Potassium acetate | ||
E 262 | Sodium acetates | ||
E 263 | Calcium acetate | ||
E 270 | Lactic acid | ||
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | ||
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | ||
E 325 | Sodium lactate | ||
E 326 | Potassium lactate | ||
E 327 | Calcium lactate | ||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
Fresh pasta | E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 334 | Tartaric acid | ||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | ||
Wines and sparkling wines and partially fermented grape must | Additives 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 | ||
Beer | E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 414 | Acacia gum | ||
Foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras; [F5Libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben] | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
E 301 | Sodium 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 | ] |
Textual Amendments
F1 Substituted by Directive 2003/114/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 2003 amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners.
F2 Inserted by Directive 2003/114/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 2003 amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners.
F3 Inserted by Directive 98/72/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 October 1998 amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners.
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