E Number
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E1200 |
Name
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Polydextrose |
Class
|
Others |
Groups
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Group I |
Additional details
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Sweetener, thickener, charge agent, texturizing, humidity regulator |
Origin
|
Synthetic |
Common applications
|
Chocolate, light drinks, low-calorie foods |
Observations
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No adverse effects were observed. At high doses, may cause flatulence and diarrhea |
Evaluation
|
Innocuous |
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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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11.4.2
| Table-top sweeteners in powder form | quantum satis | | |
11.4.3
| Table-top sweeteners in tablets | quantum satis | | |