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E Number
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E920 |
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Name
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L-cysteine |
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Class
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Others |
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Groups
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Group I |
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Additional details
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Stabilizer, flour treatment agent, support to flavoring and sweeteners |
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Origin
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Natural |
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Common sources
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|
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Common applications
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Charcuterie, chicken, turkey, duck, ham, eggs, milk, creamy cheese, yogurt, garlic, onions, broccoli, muesli, wheat germen |
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Observations
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No adverse effects were observed |
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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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|
06.2.1
| Flours | quantum satis | | |
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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 |
