I1SCHEDULE 1Standards applicable to edible acid caseins

Regulations 4 and 5

Annotations:
Commencement Information
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Sch. 1 in force at 22.12.2016, see reg. 1(3)

I1Table 1Essential factors of composition

1.

Maximum moisture content

12% by weight

2.

Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract

90% by weight

of which minimum casein content

95% by weight

3.

Maximum milk fat content

2% by weight

4.

Maximum titratable acidity, expressed in ml of decinormal sodium hydroxide solution per g

0.27

5.

Maximum ash content (P2O5 included)

2.5% by weight

6.

Maximum anhydrous lactose content

1% by weight

7.

Maximum sediment content (burnt particles)

22.5 mg in 25 g

I1Table 2Contaminants

Maximum lead content

0.75 mg/kg

I1Table 3Impurities

Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments)

nil in 25 g

I1Table 4Processing aids, bacterial cultures and authorised ingredients

1.

Acids:

— lactic acid

— hydrochloric acid

— sulphuric acid

— citric acid

— acetic acid

— orthophosphoric acid

2.

Bacterial cultures producing lactic acid

3.

Whey

I1Table 5Organoleptic 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