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Directive (EU) 2015/2203 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to caseins and caseinates intended for human consumption and repealing Council Directive 83/417/EEC

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II.STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO EDIBLE RENNET CASEINS

(a)Essential factors of composition

1.Maximum moisture content12 % by weight
2.Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract84 % by weight
of which minimum casein content95 % by weight
3.Maximum milk fat content2 % by weight
4.Minimum ash content (P2O5 included)7,5 % by weight
5.Maximum anhydrous lactose content1 % by weight
6.Maximum sediment content (burnt particles)15 mg in 25 g

(b)Contaminants

Maximum lead content0,75 mg/kg

(c)Impurities

Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments)nil in 25 g

(d)Processing aids

  • rennet meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008;

  • other milk-coagulating enzymes meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008.

(e)Organoleptic characteristics

1. Odour

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No foreign odours.

2. Appearance

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Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure.

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