[Group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | | |
E 200-213 | Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates | 1 500 | (1) (2) | |
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 350 | | only Feinkostsalat |
E 951 | Aspartame | 350 | | only Feinkostsalat |
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 160 | (52) | only Feinkostsalat |
E 955 | Sucralose | 140 | | only Feinkostsalat |
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 50 | | only Feinkostsalat |
E 961 | Neotame | 12 | | only Feinkostsalat |
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 350 | (11)b (49) (50) | only Feinkostsalat |
(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination |
(2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid |
(11): Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent |
(49): The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950) |
(50): The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951 |
(52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide |
12.8 | Yeast and yeast products |
Group I | Additives | | | |
E 491-495 | Sorbitan esters | quantum satis | | only dry yeast and yeast for baking |
12.9 | Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8 |
Group I | Additives | | | |
Group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | | |
Group III | Colours with combined maximum limit | 100 | | only meat and fish analogues based on vegetable proteins |
E 160d | Lycopene | 30 | | only meat and fish analogues based on vegetable proteins |
E 200-203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates | 2 000 | (1) (2) | only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods and cheese based on protein |
E 220-228 | Sulphur dioxide — sulphites | 200 | (3) | only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods |
E 220-228 | Sulphur dioxide — sulphites | 50 | (3) | only gelatine |
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 20 000 | (1) (4) | only vegetable protein drinks |
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 5 | | only vegetable protein products, only as flavour enhancer |
(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination |
(2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid |
(3): Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present |
(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5 |
13 | Foods intended for particular nutritional uses as defined by Directive 2009/39/EC |
13.1 | Foods for infants and young children |
INTRODUCTION PART, APPLIES TO ALL SUBCATEGORIES |
| The maximum levels of use indicated refer to foods ready for consumption prepared following manufacturers’ instructions |
| E 307, E 325, E 330, E 331, E 332, E 333, E 338, E 340, E 410, E472c and E 1450 shall be used in conformity with the limits set in the Annexes to Directive 2006/141/EC |
13.1.1 | Infant formulae as defined by Directive 2006/141/EC |
| Note: For the manufacture of acidified milks, non-pathogenic L(+)-lactic acid producing cultures may be used |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | | only L(+)-form |
E 304(i) | L-ascorbyl palmitate | 10 | | |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract | 10 | (16) | |
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | 10 | (16) | |
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol | 10 | (16) | |
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol | 10 | (16) | |
E 322 | Lecithins | 1 000 | (14) | |
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | 2 000 | (43) | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | | (43) | |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | 1 000 | (4) (44) | |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | 1 000 | (4) (15) | |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | | (4) (15) | |
E 412 | Guar gum | 1 000 | | only where the liquid product contains partially hydrolysed proteins |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 4 000 | (14) | |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 7 500 | (14) | only when sold as powder |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 9 000 | (14) | only sold as liquid where the products contain partially hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | 120 | (14) | only products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids |
(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5 |
(14): If more than one of the substances E 322, E 471, E 472c and E 473 are added to a foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substances together in that foodstuff |
(15): E 339 and E 340 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC |
(16): E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually or in combination |
(43): E 331 and E 332 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC |
(44): In conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC |
13.1.2 | Follow-on formulae as defined by Directive 2006/141/EC |
| Note: For the manufacture of acidified milks, non-pathogenic L(+)-lactic acid producing cultures may be used |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | | only L(+)-form |
E 304(i) | L-ascorbyl palmitate | 10 | | |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract | 10 | (16) | |
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | 10 | (16) | |
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol | 10 | (16) | |
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol | 10 | (16) | |
E 322 | Lecithins | 1 000 | (14) | |
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | 2 000 | (43) | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | quantum satis | (43) | |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | | (4) (44) | |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | 1 000 | (4) (15) | |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | | (4) (15) | |
E 407 | Carrageenan | 300 | (17) | |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | 1 000 | (17) | |
E 412 | Guar gum | 1 000 | (17) | |
E 440 | Pectins | 5 000 | | only acidified follow-on formulae |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 4 000 | (14) | |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 7 500 | (14) | only when sold as powder |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 9 000 | (14) | only when sold as liquid where the products contain partially hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | 120 | (14) | only products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids |
(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5 |
(14): If more than one of the substances E 322, E 471, E 472c and E 473 are added to a foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substances together in that foodstuff |
(15): E 339 and E 340 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC |
(16): E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually or in combination |
(17): If more than one of the substances E 407, E 410 and E 412 is added to a foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substances together in that foodstuff |
(43): E 331 and E 332 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC |
(44): In conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC |
13.1.3 | Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC |
E 170 | Calcium carbonate | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 260 | Acetic acid | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 261 | Potassium acetate | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 262 | Sodium acetates | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 263 | Calcium acetate | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment, L(+)-form only |
E 296 | Malic acid | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment, L(+)-form only |
E 300 | L-ascorbic acid | 200 | (18) | only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 301 | Sodium L-ascorbate | 200 | (18) | only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 302 | Calcium L-ascorbate | 200 | (18) | only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 304(i) | L-ascorbyl palmitate | 100 | (19) | only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract | 100 | (19) | only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | 100 | (19) | only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol | 100 | (19) | only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol | 100 | (19) | only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 322 | Lecithins | 10 000 | | only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods |
E 325 | Sodium lactate | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment, L(+)-form only |
E 326 | Potassium lactate | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment, L(+)-form only |
E 327 | Calcium lactate | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment, L(+)-form only |
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 334 | Tartaric acid (L(+)-) | 5 000 | (42) | only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | 5 000 | (42) | only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 336 | Potassium tartrates | 5 000 | (42) | only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | 1 000 | (4) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | 1 000 | (4) (20) | only cereals |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | 1 000 | (4) (20) | only cereals |
E 341 | Calcium phosphates | 1 000 | (4) (20) | only cereals |
E 341 | Calcium phosphates | 1 000 | (4) | only in fruit-based desserts |
E 354 | Calcium tartrate | 5 000 | (42) | only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks |
E 400 | Alginic acid | 500 | (23) | only deserts and puddings |
E 401 | Sodium alginate | 500 | (23) | only deserts and puddings |
E 402 | Potassium alginate | 500 | (23) | only deserts and puddings |
E 404 | Calcium alginate | 500 | (23) | only deserts and puddings |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | 10 000 | (21) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 412 | Guar gum | 10 000 | (21) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 414 | Gum arabic (acacia gum) | 10 000 | (21) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | 10 000 | (21) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 440 | Pectin | 10 000 | (21) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | 20 000 | (21) | only gluten-free cereal-based foods |
E 412 | Guar gum | 20 000 | (21) | only gluten-free cereal-based foods |
E 414 | Gum arabic (acacia gum) | 20 000 | (21) | only gluten-free cereal-based foods |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | 20 000 | (21) | only gluten-free cereal-based foods |
E 440 | Pectin | 20 000 | (21) | only gluten-free cereal-based foods |
E 450 | Diphosphates | 5 000 | (4) (42) | only biscuits and rusks |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 5 000 | (22) | only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods |
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 5 000 | (22) | only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods |
E 472b | Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 5 000 | (22) | only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 5 000 | (22) | only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods |
E 500 | Sodium carbonates | quantum satis | | only as rising agent |
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | quantum satis | | only as rising agent |
E 503 | Ammonium carbonates | quantum satis | | only as rising agent |
E 507 | Hydrochloric acid | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 525 | Potassium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 526 | Calcium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 551 | Silicon dioxide | 2 000 | | only Dry cereals |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | 5 000 | (42) | only biscuits and rusks |
E 920 | L-cysteine | 1 000 | | only biscuits for infants and young children |
E 1404 | Oxidized starch | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1410 | Monostarch phosphate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1412 | Distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1413 | Phosphated distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1414 | Acetylated distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1420 | Acetylated starch | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1422 | Acetylated distarch adipate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1450 | Starch sodium octenyl succinate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1451 | Acetylated oxidised starch | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | 300 | (18) | only fruit — and vegetable based drinks, juices and baby foods |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | 300 | (18) | only fruit — and vegetable based drinks, juices and baby foods |
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | 300 | (18) | only fruit — and vegetable based drinks, juices and baby foods |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | quantum satis | | only low sugar fruit-based products |
(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination |
(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5 |
(18): E 300, E 301 and E 302 are authorised individually or in combination, levels expressed as ascorbic acid |
(19): E 304, E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually are in combination |
(20): E 339, E 340 and E 341 are authorised individually or in combination |
(21): E 410, E 412, E 414, E 415 and E 440 are authorised individually or in combination |
(22): E 471, E 472a, E 472b and E 472c are authorised individually or in combination |
(23): E 400, E 401, E 402 and E 404 are authorised individually or in combination |
(42): As a residue |
13.1.4 | Other foods for young children |
| Note: For the manufacture of acidified milks, non-pathogenic L(+)-lactic acid producing cultures may be used |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | | only L(+)-form |
E 304(i) | L-ascorbyl palmitate | 100 | (19) | |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract | 100 | (19) | |
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | 100 | (19) | |
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol | 100 | (19) | |
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol | 100 | (19) | |
E 322 | Lecithins | 10 000 | (14) | |
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | 2 000 | | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | | | |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | | (1) (4) | |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | 1 000 | (1) (4) (15) | |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | 1 000 | (1) (4) (15) | |
E 407 | Carrageenan | 300 | | |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | 10 000 | (21) | |
E 412 | Guar gum | 10 000 | (21) | |
E 414 | Gum arabic (acacia gum) | 10 000 | (21) | |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | 10 000 | (21) | |
E 440 | Pectins | 5 000 | (21) | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 4 000 | (14) | |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 7 500 | (14) | only when sold as powder |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 9 000 | (14) | only when sold as liquid where the products contain partially hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | 120 | (14) | only in products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids |
E 500 | Sodium carbonates | quantum satis | | |
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | quantum satis | | |
E 503 | Ammonium carbonates | quantum satis | | |
E 507 | Hydrochloric acid | quantum satis | | only for pH adjustment |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only for pH adjustment |
E 525 | Potassium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only for pH adjustment |
E 1404 | Oxidized starch | 50 000 | | |
E 1410 | Monostarch phosphate | 50 000 | | |
E 1412 | Distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | |
E 1413 | Phosphated distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | |
E 1414 | Acetylated distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | |
E 1420 | Acetylated starch | 50 000 | | |
E 1422 | Acetylated distarch adipate | 50 000 | | |
E 1450 | Starch sodium octenyl succinate | 50 000 | | |
(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination |
(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5 |
(14): If more than one of the substances E 322, E 471, E 472c and E 473 are added to a foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substances together in that foodstuff |
(15): E 339 and E 340 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC |
(16): E 304, E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually are in combination |
(21): E 410, E 412, E 414, E 415 and E 440 are authorised individually or in combination |
13.1.5 | Dietary foods for infants and young children for special medical purposes as defined by Directive 1999/21/EC and special formulae for infants |
13.1.5.1 | Dietary foods for infants for special medical purposes and special formulae for infants |
The additives of categories 13.1.1 and 13.1.2 are applicable |
E 170 | Calcium carbonate | quantum satis | | |
E 304(i) | L-ascorbyl palmitate | 100 | | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | quantum satis | | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | quantum satis | | |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | quantum satis | | |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | 1 000 | (1) (4) | only for pH adjustment |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | 1 000 | (1) (4) (20) | |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | 1 000 | (1) (4) (20) | |
E 341 | Calcium phosphates | 1 000 | (1) (4) (20) | |
E 401 | Sodium alginate | 1 000 | | From four months onwards in special food products with adapted composition, required for metabolic disorders and for general tube-feeding |
E 405 | Propane-1, 2-diol alginate | 200 | | From 12 months onwards in specialised diets intended for young children who have cow’s milk intolerance or inborn errors of metabolism |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | 10 000 | | From birth onwards in products for reduction of gastro-oesophageal reflux |
E 412 | Guar gum | 10 000 | | From birth onwards in products in liquid formulae containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | 1 200 | | From birth onwards for use in products based on amino acids or peptides for use with patients who have problems with impairment of the gastrointestinal tract, protein mal-absorption or inborn errors of metabolism |
E 440 | Pectins | 10 000 | | From birth onwards in products used in case of gastro-intestinal disorders |
E 466 | Carboxy methyl cellulose | 10 000 | | From birth onwards in products for the dietary management of metabolic disorders |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 5 000 | | From birth onwards in specialised diets, particularly those devoid of proteins |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 7 500 | | only when sold as powder; From birth onwards |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 9 000 | | only when sold as liquid; From birth onwards |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | 120 | | only products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides and amino acids |
E 500 | Sodium carbonates | quantum satis | | only as rising agent |
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | quantum satis | | only as rising agent |
E 507 | Hydrochloric acid | quantum satis | | only as rising agent |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only for pH adjustment |
E 525 | Potassium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only for pH adjustment] |