E Number
|
E920 |
Name
|
L-cysteine |
Class
|
Others |
Groups
|
Group I |
Additional details
|
Stabilizer, flour treatment agent, support to flavoring and sweeteners |
Origin
|
Natural |
Common sources
|
|
Common applications
|
Charcuterie, chicken, turkey, duck, ham, eggs, milk, creamy cheese, yogurt, garlic, onions, broccoli, muesli, wheat germen |
Observations
|
No adverse effects were observed |
Evaluation
|
Innocuous |
Search for L-cysteine in scientific databases
Conditions of use in food categories
Category Number
|
Category Name
|
Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
|
Details
|
Restrictions/exceptions
|
06.2.1
| Flours | quantum satis | | |
13.1.3
| Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Commission Directive 2006/125/EC (19) | 1 000 | | only biscuits for infants and young children |