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Commission Directive 2006/125/EC of 5 December 2006 on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children (Text with EEA relevance) (Codified version)
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The requirements concerning nutrients refer to the products ready for use marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer.
Processed cereal-based foods are prepared primarily from one or more milled cereals and/or starchy root products.
The amount of cereal and/or starchy root shall not be less than 25 % of the final mixture on a dry weight for weight basis.
the amount of added carbohydrates from these sources shall not exceed 1,8 g/100 kJ (7,5 g/100 kcal),
the amount of added fructose shall not exceed 0,9 g/100 kJ (3,75 g/100 kcal).
the amount of added carbohydrates from these sources shall not exceed 1,2 g/100 kJ (5 g/100 kcal),
the amount of added fructose shall not exceed 0,6 g/100 kJ (2,5 g/100 kcal).
the amount of lauric acid shall not exceed 15 % of the total lipid content,
the amount of myristic acid shall not exceed 15 % of the total lipid content,
the amount of linoleic acid (in the form of glycerides = linoleates) shall not be less than 70 mg/100 kJ (300 mg/100 kcal) and shall not exceed 285 mg/100 kJ (1 200 mg/100 kcal).
sodium salts may only be added to processed cereal-based foods for technological purposes,
the sodium content of processed cereal-based foods shall not exceed 25 mg/100 kJ (100 mg/100 kcal).
These limits shall also be applicable if vitamins A and D are added to other processed cereal-based foods.
The requirements concerning nutrients refer to the products ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer, except for potassium and calcium for which the requirements refer to the product as sold.
a α-TE = d-α-tocopherol equivalent. | |
b Limit applicable to products fortified with iron. | |
c NE = Niacin equivalents = mg nicotinic acid + mg tryptophan/60. | |
d Limit applicable to products mentioned in Article 1(2)(a)(i) and (ii). | |
e Limit applicable to products mentioned in Article 1(2)(a)(iv). | |
Nutrient | Maximum per 100 kcal |
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Vitamin A (μg RE) | 180 |
Vitamin E (mg α-TE)a | 3 |
Vitamin D (μg) | 3 |
Vitamin C (mg) | 12,5/25b |
Thiamin (mg) | 0,5 |
Riboflavin (mg) | 0,4 |
Niacin (mg NE)c | 4,5 |
Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0,35 |
Folic acid (μg) | 50 |
Vitamin B12 (μg) | 0,35 |
Pantothenic acid (mg) | 1,5 |
Biotin (μg) | 10 |
Potassium (mg) | 160 |
Calcium (mg) | 80/180d/100e |
Magnesium (mg) | 40 |
Iron (mg) | 3 |
Zinc (mg) | 2 |
Copper (μg) | 40 |
Iodine (μg) | 35 |
Manganese (mg) | 0,6 |
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