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