E Number
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E175 |
Name
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Gold |
Class
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Colours |
Groups
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|
Additional details
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Gold color |
Origin
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Natural |
Common sources
|
powder gold |
Common applications
|
To decorate pastry products, fondant pasta and gourmet products |
Observations
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At low doses may cause blood changes and at long-term is toxic to kidney and liver. |
Evaluation
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To avoid |
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Conditions of use in food categories
Category Number
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Category Name
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Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
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Details
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Restrictions/exceptions
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05.2
| Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets | quantum satis | | only external coating of confectionery |
05.4
| Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | quantum satis | | only decoration of chocolates |
14.2.6
| Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 | quantum satis | | only liqueurs |