12.4

Mustard

Number 12.4
Name Mustard
Details
Parent Category Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads and protein products

Authorized additives

E Number Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate) Details Restrictions/exceptions
250Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be presentexcluding Dijon mustard
100Expressed on fat basis As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid 
50 
350Limits are expressed as aspartame equivalent The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950) The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951 
1 000The additives may be added individually or in combination The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid 
350 
320Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide 
140 
500Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be presentonly Dijon mustard
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