E Number
|
E507 |
Name
|
Hydrochloric acid |
Class
|
Others |
Groups
|
Group I |
Additional details
|
Acidity regulator |
Origin
|
Synthetic |
Common applications
|
Used to purify potable water and to produce gelatin |
Observations
|
At high doses, may cause irreversible damages, erosion of esophagus and stomach mucosa and affect respiratory system and blood circulation |
Evaluation
|
To avoid |
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Conditions of use in food categories
Category Number
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Category Name
|
Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
|
Details
|
Restrictions/exceptions
|
13.1.3
| Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Commission Directive 2006/125/EC (19) | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
13.1.4
| Other foods for young children | quantum satis | | only for pH adjustment |
13.1.5.1
| Dietary foods for infants for special medical purposes and special formulae for infants | quantum satis | | only as rising agent |