ANNEX IESSENTIAL COMPOSITION OF PROCESSED CEREAL-BASED FOODS FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN

4.LIPIDS

4.1.

For products mentioned in Article 1(2)(a)(i) and (iv), the lipid content shall not exceed 0,8 g/100 kJ (3,3 g/100 kcal).

4.2.For products mentioned in Article 1(2)(a)(ii), the lipid content shall not exceed 1,1 g/100 kJ (4,5 g/100 kcal). If the lipid content exceeds 0,8 g/100 kJ (3,3 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).