E140
Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
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E Number
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E140 |
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Name
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Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins |
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Class
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Colours |
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Groups
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Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis |
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Additional details
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Green color |
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Origin
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Natural |
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Common sources
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most of plants and algae, nettles, herbs and alfalfa |
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Common applications
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Refreshments, liqueurs, chewing gum, caramels, ice creams, gelatin, yogurts, cheese, pastry |
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Observations
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No adverse reactions were observed. |
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Evaluation
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Innocuous |
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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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01.7.2
| Ripened cheese | quantum satis | | only sage Derby cheese |
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04.2.1
| Dried fruit and vegetables | quantum satis | | only preserves of red fruit |
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04.2.2
| Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine | quantum satis | | only preserves of red fruit |
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04.2.2
| Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine | quantum satis | | only vegetables (excluding olives) |
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04.2.3
| Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables | quantum satis | | only preserves of red fruit |
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04.2.4.1
| Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote | quantum satis | | only preserves of red fruit |
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04.2.5.2
| Jam, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC | quantum satis | | except chestnut purée |
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09.2
| Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans | quantum satis | | only fish paste and crustacean paste |
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09.2
| Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans | quantum satis | | only precooked crustacean |
