E Number
|
E297 |
Name
|
Fumaric acid |
Class
|
Others |
Groups
|
|
Additional details
|
Preservative, acidulants |
Origin
|
Natural or synthetic |
Common sources
|
sugar fermentation with yeasts |
Common applications
|
Soft drinks, pastry and candies |
Observations
|
No adverse effects were observed |
Evaluation
|
Innocuous |
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Conditions of use in food categories
Category Number
|
Category Name
|
Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
|
Details
|
Restrictions/exceptions
|
01.4
| Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products | 4 000 | | only fruit-flavoured desserts |
05.2
| Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets | 1 000 | | only sugar confectionery |
05.3
| Chewing gum | 2 000 | | |
05.4
| Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | 1 000 | | |
05.4
| Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | 2 500 | | only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware |
14.1.4
| Flavoured drinks | 1 000 | | only instant powders for fruit-based drinks |
14.1.5.2
| Other | 1 000 | | only instant products for preparation of flavoured tea and herbal infusions |
16
| Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4 | 4 000 | | only gel-like desserts, fruit-flavoured desserts, dry powdered dessert mixes |