E304
Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
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E Number
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E304 |
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Name
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Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
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Class
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Antioxidants |
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Groups
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Group I |
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Additional details
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Antioxidant |
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Origin
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Synthetic |
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Common applications
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Pastry, bakery, biscuits, breakfast cereals, soft drinks, juices, sauces, olives, charcuterie, pizza, breads |
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Observations
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No adverse effects were observed. At high doses, may cause diarrhea and kidney stones |
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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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01.5
| Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC | quantum satis | | |
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02.1
| Fats and oils essentially free from water (excluding anhydrous milkfat) | quantum satis | | except virgin oils and olive oils |
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07.1.1
| Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt | quantum satis | | |
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07.1.2
| Pain courant français; Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek | quantum satis | | only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek |
