E914
Oxidised polyethylene wax
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E Number
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E914 |
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Name
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Oxidised polyethylene wax |
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Class
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Others |
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Groups
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Additional details
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Coating agent |
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Origin
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Synthetic |
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Common applications
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Citric fruits, mango, papaya, pineapple, avocado and tropical fruits |
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Observations
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May impair vitamins and minerals absorption, in pregnant women may cause bleeding when ingested at high doses. |
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Evaluation
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To avoid |
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Conditions of use in food categories
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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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04.1.1
| Entire fresh fruit and vegetables | quantum satis | | only surface treatment of citrus fruit, melons, papaya, mango, avocado and pineapple |
