SCHEDULE 2Standards applicable to edible rennet caseins
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Essential factors of composition
1. | Maximum moisture content | 12% by weight |
2. | Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract | 84% by weight |
of which minimum casein content | 95% by weight | |
3. | Maximum milk fat content | 2% by weight |
4. | Maximum ash content (P2O5 included) | 7,5% by weight |
5. | Maximum anhydrous lactose content | 1% by weight |
6. | Maximum sediment content (burnt particles) | 15 mg in 25 g |
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Contaminants
Maximum lead content | 0,75 mg/kg |
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Impurities
Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments) | nil in 25 g |
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Processing aids, bacterial cultures and authorised ingredients
— rennet meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/200811; — other milk-coagulating enzymes meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008. |
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Organoleptic characteristics
1. | Odour | No foreign odours |
2. | Appearance | Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure. |