Additives Annex III: Union list of food additives including carriers approved for use in food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings, nutrients and their conditions of use

Union list of food additives including carriers approved for use in food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings, nutrients and their conditions of use

Definitions

1. ‘nutrients’ for the purposes of this Annex means vitamins, minerals and other substances added for nutritional purposes, as well as substances added for physiological purposes as covered by Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (9), Directive 2002/46/EC and Regulation (EU) No 609/2013.

2. ‘preparation’ for the purposes of this Annex means a formulation consisting of one or more food additives, food enzymes and/or nutrients in which substances such as food additives and/or other food ingredients are incorporated to facilitate their storage, sale, standardisation, dilution or dissolution.

PART 1

Carriers in food additives

E number of the carrier	Name of the carrier	Maximum level	Food additives to which the carrier may be added
E 1520	Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol)	1 000 mg/kg in final food (as carry-over) (¹)	Colours, emulsifiers and antioxidants
E 422	Glycerol	quantum satis	All food additives
E 420	Sorbitol
E 421	Mannitol
E 953	Isomalt
E 965	Maltitol
E 966	Lactitol
E 967	Xylitol
E 968	Erythritol
E 400 – E 404	Alginic acid – alginates (Table 7 of Part 6)
E 405	Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
E 406	Agar
E 407	Carrageenan
E 410	Locust bean gum
E 412	Guar gum
E 413	Tragacanth
E 414	Gum arabic (acacia gum)
E 415	Xanthan gum
E 440	Pectins
E 432 – E 436	Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6)	quantum satis	Antifoaming agents
E 442	Ammoniumphosphatides	quantum satis	Antioxidants
E 460	Cellulose	quantum satis	All food additives
E 461	Methyl cellulose
E 462	Ethyl cellulose
E 463	Hydroxypropyl cellulose
E 464	Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
E 465	Ethyl methyl cellulose
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E 466	Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum
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E 322	Lecithins			quantum satis	Colours and fat-soluble antioxidants
E 432 – E 436	Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6)
E 470b	Magnesium salts of fatty acids
E 471	Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472a	Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472c	Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472e	Mono and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 473	Sucrose esters of fatty acids
E 475	Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
E 491 – E 495	Sorbitan esters (Table 5 of Part 6)	quantum satis	Colours and antifoaming agents
E 1404	Oxidised starch	quantum satis	All food additives
E 1410	Monostarch phosphate
E 1412	Distarch phosphate
E 1413	Phosphated distarch phosphate
E 1414	Acetylated distarch phosphate
E 1420	Acetylated starch
E 1422	Acetylated distarch adipate
E 1440	Hydroxy propyl starch
E 1442	Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate
E 1450	Starch sodium octenyl succinate
E 1451	Acetylated oxidised starch
E 170	Calcium carbonate
E 263	Calcium acetate
E 331	Sodium citrates
E 332	Potassium citrates
E 341	Calcium phosphates
E 501	Potassium carbonates
E 504	Magnesium carbonates
E 508	Potassium chloride
E 509	Calcium chloride
E 511	Magnesium chloride
E 514	Sodium sulphates
E 515	Potassium sulphates
E 516	Calcium sulphate
E 517	Ammonium sulphate
E 577	Potassium gluconate
E 640	Glycine and its sodium salt
E 1505 (¹)	Triethyl citrate
E 1518 (¹)	Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)
E 551	Silicon dioxide	quantum satis	Emulsifiers and colours
E 552	Calcium silicate	quantum satis	Emulsifiers and colours
E 553b	Talc	50 mg/kg in the colour preparation	Colours
E 901	Beeswax, white and yellow	quantum satis	Colours
E 1200	Polydextrose	quantum satis	All food additives
E 1201	Polyvinylpyrrolidone	quantum satis	Sweeteners
E 1202	Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone
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E 1202	Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone			quantum satis	Colour tablets for the decorative colouring of poultry eggshells
▼M118
E 322	Lecithins	quantum satis	Glazing agents for cassavas
E 570	Fatty acids
▼M4
E 322	Lecithins			quantum satis	Glazing agents for fruit
E 432 – E 436	Polysorbates
E 470a	Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids
E 471	Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 491 – E 495	Sorbitan esters
E 570	Fatty acids
E 900	Dimethyl polysiloxane
E 1521	Polyethylene glycol	quantum satis	Sweeteners
E 425	Konjac	quantum satis	All food additives
E 459	Beta-cyclodextrin	1 000 mg/kg in final food	All food additives
E 468	Crosslinked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose Cross-linked cellulose gum	quantum satis	Sweeteners
E 469	Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose Enzymatically hydrolysed cellulose gum	quantum satis	All food additives
▼M98
E 555	Potassium aluminium silicate	90 % relative to the pigment	In E 172 iron oxides and hydroxides
▼M4
(¹) Maximum level from all sources in foodstuffs 3 000 mg/kg (individually or in combination with E 1505, E 1517 and E 1518). In the case of beverages, with the exception of cream liqueurs, the maximum level of E 1520 shall be 1 000 mg/l from all sources.

PART 2

Food additives other than carriers in food additives (1)

E number of the added food additive	Name of the added food additive	Maximum level	Food additive preparations to which the food additive may be added
Table 1		quantum satis	All food additive preparations
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E 200-202	Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (Table 2 of Part 6)	1 500 mg/kg singly or in combination in the preparation 15 mg/kg in the final product expressed as the free acid	Colour preparations
E 210	Benzoic acid
E 211	Sodium benzoate
E 212	Potassium benzoate
▼M88
E 200	Sorbic acid			2 500 mg/kg in the preparation	Liquid colour preparations for sale to the final consumer for the decorative colouring of egg shells
▼M4
E 220-E 228	Sulphur dioxide — sulphites (Table 3 of Part 6)	100 mg/kg in the preparation and 2 mg/kg expressed as SO₂ in the final product as calculated	Colour preparations (except E163 anthocyanins, E 150 b caustic sulphite caramel and E 150 d sulphite ammonia caramel) (²)
E 320	Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)	20 mg/kg singly or in combination (expressed on fat) in the preparation, 0,4 mg/kg in final product (singly or in combination)	Emulsifiers containing fatty acids
E 321	Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
▼M115
E 334–337 and E 354	Tartaric acid – tartrates (Table 8 of Part 6)			220 000 mg/kg singly or in combination in the preparation and 11 000 mg/kg in the final product expressed as the free acid	E 440 Pectins used in food category 05.2 (Other confectionery including breath freshening microsweets) and food category 05.4 (Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4)
▼M4
E 338	Phosphoric acid	40 000 mg/kg singly or in combination in the preparation (expressed as P₂O₅)	Preparations of the colour E 163 anthocyanins
E 339	Sodium phosphates
E 340	Potassium phosphates
E 343	Magnesium phosphates
E 450	Diphosphates
E 451	Triphosphates
E 341	Calcium phosphates	40 000 mg/kg in the preparation (expressed as P₂O₅)	Colour and emulsifier preparations
		10 000 mg/kg in the preparation (expressed as P₂O₅)	Polyol preparations
		10 000 mg/kg in the preparation (expressed as P₂O₅)	E 412 guar gum preparations
E 392	Extracts of rosemary	1 000 mg/kg in the preparation, 5 mg/kg in the final product expressed as the sum of carnosic acid and carnosol	Colour preparations
E 416	Karaya gum	50 000 mg/kg in the preparation, 1 mg/kg in final product	Colour preparations
▼M25
E 432 – E 436	Polysorbates	quantum satis	Preparations of colours, contrast enhancers, fat soluble antioxidants and glazing agents for fruit
▼M4
E 473	Sucrose esters of fatty acids	quantum satis	Preparations of colours and fat soluble antioxidants
E 475	Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids	quantum satis	Preparations of colours and fat soluble antioxidants
E 476	Polyglycerol polyricinoleate	50 000 mg/kg in the preparation, 500 mg/kg in final food	As emulsifier in preparations of colours used in: Surimi and Japanese type Fish Products (Kamaboko) (E 120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines) Meat products, fish pastes and fruit preparations used in flavoured milk products and desserts (E163 anthocyanins, E100 curcumin and E120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines)
E 491 – E 495	Sorbitan esters (Table 5 of Part 6)	quantum satis	Preparations of colours, anti-foaming agents and glazing agents for fruit
E 551	Silicon dioxide	50 000 mg/kg in the preparation	Dry powdered colour preparations
E 551	Silicon dioxide	10 000 mg/kg in the preparation	E 508 potassium chloride and E 412 guar gum preparations
E 551	Silicon dioxide	50 000 mg/kg in the preparation	Dry powdered preparations of emulsifiers
E 552	Calcium silicate	50 000 mg/kg in the preparation	Dry powdered preparations of emulsifiers
E 551	Silicon dioxide	10 000 mg/kg in the preparation	Dry powdered preparations of polyols
E 552	Calcium silicate
E 553a	Magnesium silicate
E 553b	Talc
▼M52
E 551	Silicon dioxide			5 000 mg/kg in the preparation	E 1209 polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol-graft-co-polymer
▼M55
E 551	Silicon dioxide	30 000 mg/kg in the preparation	Dry powdered extracts of rosemary (E 392)
▼M72
E 551	Silicon dioxide	10 000 mg/kg in the preparation	E 252 Potassium nitrate
▼M93
E 900	Dimethyl polysiloxane	200 mg/kg in the preparation, 0,2 mg/l in final food	Colour preparations of E 160a carotenes, E 160b(i) annatto bixin, E 160b(ii) annatto norbixin, E 160c paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin, E 160d lycopene and E 160e beta-apo-8′-carotenal
▼M4
E 903	Carnauba wax	130 000 mg/kg in the preparation, 1 200 mg/kg in final product from all sources	As stabiliser in preparations of sweeteners and/or acids intended to be used in chewing gum
▼M70
E 943a	Butane	1 mg/kg in final food	Colour preparations of group II and group III as defined in Part C of Annex II (for professional use only)
E 943b	Isobutane	1 mg/kg in final food	Colour preparations of group II and group III as defined in Part C of Annex II (for professional use only)
E 944	Propane	1 mg/kg in final food	Colour preparations of group II and group III as defined in Part C of Annex II (for professional use only)
▼M4
(¹) Except enzymes authorised as food additives. (²) E 163 anthocyanins may contain up to 100 000 mg/kg sulphites. E 150 b caustic sulphite caramel and E 150 d sulphite ammonia caramel may contain 2 000 mg/kg according to the purity criteria (Directive 2008/128/EC).

(1) Food Additives presented in Table 1 of Part 6 of this Annex, which are generally permitted for use in food under the general ‘quantum satis’ principle included in Annex II Part C(1) Group I, have been included as food additives (other than for the purpose of carriers) in food additives under the general ‘quantum satis’ principle, unless stated otherwise.

(2) For phosphates and silicates maximum limits have been set only in the food additive preparation and not in the final food.

(3) For all other food additives with a numerical ADI value maximum limits have been set for the food additive preparation and the final food.

(4) No food additives are authorised for their function as colour, sweetener or flavour enhancer.

PART 3

Food additives including carriers in food enzymes (1)

E number of the added food additive	Name of the added food additive	Maximum level in enzyme preparation	Maximum level in final food except beverages	Maximum level in beverages	Can be used as a carrier?
E 170	Calcium carbonate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 200	Sorbic acid	20 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid)	20 mg/kg	10 mg/l
E 202	Potassium sorbate		20 mg/kg	10 mg/l
E 210	Benzoic acid	5 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid) 12 000 mg/kg in rennet	1,7 mg/kg 5 mg/kg in cheese where rennet has been used	0,85 mg/l 2,5 mg/l in whey based beverages where rennet has been used
E 211	Sodium benzoate		1,7 mg/kg 5 mg/kg in cheese where rennet has been used
E 214	Ethyl-p-hydroxybenzoate	2 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid)	2 mg/kg	1 mg/l
E 215	Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 218	Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 219	Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 220	Sulphur dioxide	2 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as SO₂) 5 000 mg/kg only in food enzymes for brewing 6 000 mg/kg only for barley beta-amylase 10 000 mg/kg only for papain in solid form	2 mg/kg	2 mg/l
E 221	Sodium sulphite
E 222	Sodium hydrogen sulphite
E 223	Sodium metabisulphite
E 224	Potassium metabisulphite
E 250	Sodium nitrite	500 mg/kg	0,01 mg/kg	No use
E 260	Acetic acid	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
▼M20
E 261	Potassium acetates	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
▼M4
E 262	Sodium acetates	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 263	Calcium acetate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 270	Lactic acid	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 281	Sodium propionate	quantum satis	quantum satis	50 mg/l
E 290	Carbon dioxide	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 296	Malic acid	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 300	Ascorbic acid	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 301	Sodium ascorbate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 302	Calcium ascorbate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 304	Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 306	Tocopherol-rich extract	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 307	Alpha-tocopherol	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 308	Gamma-tocopherol	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 309	Delta-tocopherol	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 322	Lecithins	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 325	Sodium lactate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 326	Potassium lactate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 327	Calcium lactate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 330	Citric acid	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 331	Sodium citrates	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 332	Potassium citrates	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 333	Calcium citrates	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
▼M115 —————
▼M4
E 350	Sodium malates	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 338	Phosphoric acid	10 000 mg/kg (expressed as P₂O₅)	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 339	Sodium phosphates	50 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination, expressed as P₂O₅)	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 340	Potassium phosphates
E 341	Calcium phosphates
E 343	Magnesium phosphates
E 351	Potassium malate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 352	Calcium malates	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
▼M115 —————
▼M4
E 380	Triammonium citrate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 400	Alginic acid	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 401	Sodium alginate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 402	Potassium alginate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 403	Ammonium alginate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 404	Calcium alginate	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 406	Agar	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 407	Carrageenan	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 407a	Processed euchema seaweed	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 410	Locust bean gum	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 412	Guar gum	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 413	Tragacanth	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 414	Acacia gum (gum arabic)	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 415	Xanthan gum	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 417	Tara gum	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 418	Gellan gum	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 420	Sorbitol	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 421	Mannitol	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 422	Glycerol	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 440	Pectins	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 450	Diphosphates	50 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as P₂O₅)	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 451	Triphosphates
E 452	Polyphosphates
E 460	Cellulose	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 461	Methyl cellulose	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 462	Ethyl cellulose	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 463	Hydroxypropyl cellulose	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 464	Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 465	Ethyl methyl cellulose	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
▼M35
E 466	Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
▼M4
E 469	Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 470a	Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 470b	Magnesium salts of fatty acids	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis
E 471	Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 472a	Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 472b	Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 472c	Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 472d	Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 472e	Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 472f	Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 473	Sucrose esters of fatty acids	50 000 mg/kg	50 mg/kg	25 mg/L	Yes, only as a carrier
E 500	Sodium carbonates	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes
E 501	Potassium carbonates	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes, E 501 (i) potassium carbonate only
E 503	Ammonium carbonates	quantum satis	quantum satis	quantum satis	Yes

(1) Food Additives presented in Table 1 of Part 6 of this Annex, which are generally permitted for use in food under the general ‘quantum satis’ principle, included in Annex II Part C(1) Group I, have been included as food additives in food enzymes under the general ‘quantum satis’ principle, unless stated otherwise.

(2) For phosphates and silicates, when used as additives, maximum limits have been set only in the food enzyme preparation and not in the final food.

(3) For all other food additives with a numerical ADI value maximum limits have been set for the food enzyme preparation and the final food.

(4) No food additives are authorised for their function as colour, sweetener or flavour enhancer.

PART 4

Food additives including carriers in food flavourings

E number of the additive	Name of the additive	Flavouring categories to which the additive may be added	Maximum level
Table 1		All flavourings	quantum satis
E 420 E 421 E 953 E 965 E 966 E 967 E 968	Sorbitol Mannitol Isomalt Maltitol Lactitol Xylitol Erythritol	All flavourings	quantum satis for purposes other than sweetening, not as flavour enhancers
▼M76
E 200-202	Sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (Table 2 of Part 6)	All flavourings	1 500 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid) in flavourings
E 210	Benzoic acid
E 211	Sodium benzoate
E 212	Potassium benzoate
E 213	Calcium benzoate
▼M82
E 310	Propyl gallate			Essential oils	1 000 mg/kg (propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) in the essential oils
E 319	Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ)			Essential oils
E 320	Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)	Flavourings other than essential oils	100 mg/kg (¹) (propyl gallate) 200 mg/kg (¹) (TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) in flavourings
▼M115
E 334–337 and E 354	Tartaric acid – tartrates (Table 8 of Part 6)	All flavourings	20 000 mg/kg singly or in combination in the flavouring and 400 mg/kg in the final product expressed as the free acid
▼M4
E 338 – E 452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates (Table 6 of Part 6)	All flavourings	40 000 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as P₂O₅) in flavourings
E 392	Extracts of rosemary	All flavourings	1 000 mg/kg (expressed as the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid) in flavourings
E 416	Karaya gum	All flavourings	50 000 mg/kg in flavourings
▼M53
E 423	Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabic	Flavouring-oil emulsions used in categories 03: edible ices; 07.2: Fine bakery wares; 08.3: Meat products, only processed poultry; 09.2: Processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans and in category 16: Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4.	500 mg/kg in the final food
		Flavouring-oil emulsions used in category 14.1.4: Flavoured drinks, only flavoured drinks not containing fruit juices and in carbonated flavoured drinks containing fruit juices and in category 14.2: Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol counterparts.	220 mg/kg in the final food
		Flavouring-oil emulsions used in categories 05.1 Cocoa and Chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC, 05.2: Other confectionery including breath freshening microsweets, 05.4: Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 and in category 06.3: Breakfast cereals.	300 mg/kg in the final food
		Flavouring-oil emulsions used in category 01.7.5: Processed cheese.	120 mg/kg in the final food
		Flavouring-oil emulsions used in category 05.3: Chewing gum.	60 mg/kg in the final food
		Flavouring-oil emulsions used in categories 01.8: Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners; 04.2.5: Jam, jellies and marmalades and similar products; 04.2.5.4: Nut butters and nut spreads; 08.3: Meat products; 12.5: Soups and broths, 14.1.5.2: Other, only instant coffee and tea and in cereal based ready-to-eat-dishes.	240 mg/kg in the final food
		Flavouring-oil emulsions used in category 10.2: Processed eggs and egg products.	140 mg/kg in the final food
		Flavouring-oil emulsions used in categories 14.1.4: Flavoured drinks, only non carbonated flavoured drinks containing fruit juices; 14.1.2: Fruit juices as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable juices, only vegetable juices and in category 12.6: Sauces, only gravies and sweet sauces.	400 mg/kg in the final food
		Flavouring-oil emulsions used in category 15: Ready-to-eat savouries and snacks.	440 mg/kg in the final food
		▼M4
E 425	Konjac	All flavourings	quantum satis
E 432 – E 436	Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6)	All flavourings, except liquid smoke flavourings and flavourings based on spice oleoresins (²)	10 000 mg/kg in flavourings
E 432 – E 436	Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6)	Foodstuffs containing liquid smoke flavourings and flavourings based on spice oleoresins	1 000 mg/kg in final food
E 459	Beta-cyclodextrin	Encapsulated flavourings in:
		— flavoured teas and flavoured powdered instant drinks	500 mg/l in final food
		— flavoured snacks	1 000 mg/kg in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to the instructions of the manufacturer
		▼M31
E 473	Sucrose esters of fatty acids	Flavourings for water based clear flavoured drinks that belong to category 14.1.4	15 000 mg/kg in flavourings, 30 mg/l in the final food
▼M4
E 551	Silicon dioxide	All flavourings	50 000 mg/kg in flavourings
E 900	Dimethyl polysiloxane	All flavourings	10 mg/kg in flavourings
E 901	Beeswax	Flavourings in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks	200 mg/l in flavoured drinks
▼M124
E 999	Quillaia extract	All flavourings used in the following categories:
		05.2: Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets	4 mg/kg in the final food (expressed as saponins)
		05.3: Chewing gum	2 mg/kg in the final food (expressed as saponins)
		12.5: Soups and broths	2 mg/l in the final food (expressed as saponins)
		14.1.5: Coffee, tea, herbal and fruit infusions, chicory; tea, herbal and fruit infusions and chicory extracts; tea, plant, fruit and cereal preparations for infusions, as well as mixes and instant mixes of these products	1,2 mg/l in the final food (expressed as saponins)
		15.1: Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks	0,2 mg/kg in the final food (expressed as saponins)
		▼M4
E 1505	Triethyl citrate	All flavourings	3 000 mg/kg from all sources in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to the instructions of the manufacturer; individually or in combination. In the case of beverages, with the exception of cream liqueurs, the maximum level of E 1520 shall be 1 000 mg/l from all sources
E 1517	Glyceryl diacetate (diacetin)
E 1518	Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)
E 1520	Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol)
E 1519	Benzyl alcohol	Flavourings for:
		— liqueurs, aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-products cocktails		100 mg/l in final food
		— confectionery including chocolate and fine bakery wares	250 mg/kg from all sources in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to instruction of the manufacturer
(¹) ►M82 Proportionality rule: when combinations of propyl gallate, TBHQ, and BHA are used, the individual levels must be reduced proportionally. ◄ (²) Spice oleoresins are defined as extracts of spices from which the extraction solvent has been evaporated leaving a mixture of the volatile oil and resinous material from the spice.

PART 5

Food additives in nutrients

Section A

— Food additives added in nutrients except in nutrients intended to be used in foodstuffs listed in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II and foodstuffs for infants and young children listed in Part E, point 13.1, of Annex II:

E number of the food additive	Name of the food additive	Maximum level	Nutrient to which the food additive may be added	Can be used as a carrier?
E 170	Calcium carbonate	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 260	Acetic acid	quantum satis	All nutrients
▼M20
E 261	Potassium acetates	quantum satis	All nutrients
▼M4
E 262	Sodium acetates	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 263	Calcium acetate	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 270	Lactic acid	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 290	Carbon dioxide	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 296	Malic acid	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 300	Ascorbic acid	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 301	Sodium ascorbate	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 302	Calcium ascorbate	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 304	Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 306	Tocopherol-rich extract	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 307	Alpha-tocopherol	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 308	Gamma-tocopherol	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 309	Delta-tocopherol	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 322	Lecithins	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 325	Sodium lactate	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 326	Potassium lactate	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 327	Calcium lactate	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 330	Citric acid	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 331	Sodium citrates	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 332	Potassium citrates	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 333	Calcium citrates	quantum satis	All nutrients
▼M115
E 334–337 and E 354	Tartaric acid – tartrates (Table 8 of Part 6)	1 000 mg/kg singly or in combination in the nutrient preparation	All nutrients
▼M115 —————
▼M4
E 338 – E 452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates (Table 6 of Part 6)	40 000 mg/kg expressed as P₂O₅ in the nutrient preparation	All nutrients
E 350	Sodium malates	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 351	Potassium malate	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 352	Calcium malates	quantum satis	All nutrients
▼M115 —————
▼M4
E 380	Triammonium citrate	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 392	Extracts of rosemary	1 000 mg/kg in the preparation of beta-carotene and lycopene, 5 mg/kg in final product expressed as the sum of carnosic acid and carnosol	In beta-carotene and lycopene preapartions
E 400 – E 404	Alginic acid — alginates (Table 7 of Part 6)	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 406	Agar	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 407	Carrageenan	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 407a	Processed euchema seaweed	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 410	Locust bean gum	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 412	Guar gum	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 413	Tragacanth	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 414	Acacia gum (gum arabic)	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 415	Xanthan gum	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 417	Tara gum	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 418	Gellan gum	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 420	Sorbitol	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes, only as a carrier
E 421	Mannitol	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes, only as a carrier
E 422	Glycerol	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 432 – E 436	Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6)	quantum satis only in beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations. In vitamin A and D preparations maximum level in final food 2 mg/kg	In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamins A, D and E preparations	Yes
E 440	Pectins	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 459	Beta-cyclodextrin	100 000 mg/kg in the preparation and 1 000 mg/kg in final food	All nutrients	Yes
E 460	Cellulose	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 461	Methyl cellulose	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 462	Ethyl cellulose	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 463	Hydroxypropyl cellulose	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 464	Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 465	Ethyl methyl cellulose	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
▼M35
E 466	Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
▼M4
E 469	Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 470a	Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 470b	Magnesium salts of fatty acids	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 471	Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 472a	Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 472b	Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 472c	Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 472d	Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 472e	Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 472f	Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 473	Sucrose esters of fatty acids	quantum satis	In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations	Yes
E 473	Sucrose esters of fatty acids	2 mg/kg in final food	In vitamin A and D preparations	Yes
E 475	Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids	quantum satis	In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations	Yes
E 475	Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids	2 mg/kg in final food	In vitamin A and D preparations	Yes
E 491 – E 495	Sorbitan esters (Table 5 of Part 6)	quantum satis	In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations	Yes
E 491 – E 495	Sorbitan esters (Table 5 of Part 6)	2 mg/kg in final food	In vitamin A and D preparations	Yes
E 500	Sodium carbonates	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 501	Potassium carbonates	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 503	Ammonium carbonates	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 504	Magnesium carbonates	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 507	Hydrochloric acid	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 508	Potassium chloride	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 509	Calcium chloride	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 511	Magnesium chloride	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 513	Sulphuric acid	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 514	Sodium sulphates	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 515	Potassium sulphates	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 516	Calcium sulphate	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 524	Sodium hydroxide	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 525	Potassium hydroxide	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 526	Calcium hydroxide	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 527	Ammonium hydroxide	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 528	Magnesium hydroxide	quantum satis	All nutrients
E 529	Calcium oxide	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes
E 530	Magnesium oxide	quantum satis	All nutrients	Yes

Section B

— Food additives added in nutrients intended to be used in foodstuffs listed in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II and foodstuffs for infants and young children listed in Part E, point 13.1, of Annex II:

E number of the food additive	Name of the food additive	Maximum level	Nutrient to which the food additive may be added	Food category
E 301	Sodium ascorbate	100 000 mg/kg in vitamin D preparation and 1 mg/l maximum carry-over in final food	Vitamin D preparations	Infant formulae and follow-on formulae as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
		50 000 mg/kg in microencapsulated vitamin A preparation and 1 mg/l maximum carry-over in final food	Microencapsulated vitamin A preparations	Infant formula and follow-on formula as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
		Total carry-over 75 mg/l	Coatings of nutrient preparations containing polyunsaturated fatty acids	Foods for infants and young children, and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 304(i)	Ascorbyl palmitate	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in Part E, points 01.10 and 13.1, of Annex II is not exceeded	All nutrients	Foods for infants and young children, and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 306 E 307 E 308 E 309	Tocopherol-rich extract Alpha-tocopherol Gamma-tocopherol Delta-tocopherol	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in Part E, points 01.10 and 13.1, of Annex II is not exceeded	All nutrients	Foods for infants and young children, and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 322	Lecithins	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in Part E, points 01.10 and 13.1, of Annex II is not exceeded	All nutrients	Foods for infants and young children, and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 330	Citric acid	quantum satis	All nutrients	Foods for infants and young children, and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 331	Sodium citrates	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in Part E, points 01.10 and 13.1, of Annex II is not exceeded and the conditions of use specified therein are respected	All nutrients	Foods for infants and young children and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 332	Potassium citrates	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in Part E, points 01.10 and 13.1, of Annex II is not exceeded and the conditions of use specified therein are respected	All nutrients	Food for infants and young children and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 333	Calcium citrates	Total carry-over 0,1 mg/kg expressed as calcium and within the limit of calcium level and calcium/phosphorus ratio as set for the food category	All nutrients	Foods for infants and young children, and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 341(iii)	Tricalcium phosphate	Maximum carry-over of 150 mg/kg expressed as P₂O₅ and within the limit for calcium, phosphorus, and the calcium:phosphorus ratio as set in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127	All nutrients	Infant formulae and follow-on formulae as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
E 341(iii)	Tricalcium phosphate	Maximum level of 1 000 mg/kg expressed as P₂O₅ from all uses in final food mentioned in Part E, point 13.1.3, of Annex II is respected	All nutrients	Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
E 401	Sodium alginate	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded	All nutrients	Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
E 402	Potassium alginate	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in Part E, points 01.10 and 13.1.3, of Annex II is not exceeded	All nutrients	Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
E 404	Calcium alginate	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded	All nutrients	Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
E 414	Gum arabic (acacia gum)	150 000 mg/kg in the nutrient preparation and 10 mg/kg carry-over in final product	All nutrients	Foods for infants and young children, and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 415	Xanthan gum	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded	All nutrients	Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
E 421	Mannitol	1 000 times more than vitamin B12, 3 mg/kg total carry-over	As carrier for vitamin B12	Foods for infants and young children, and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 440	Pectins	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded	All nutrients	Follow-on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
E 466	Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, cellulose gum	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.5 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded Only until 26 April 2027 (¹)	All nutrients	Food for special medical purposes, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants and young children
E 471	Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in Part E, points 01.10 and 13.1, of Annex II is not exceeded and the conditions of use specified therein are respected	All nutrients	Foods for infants and young children and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 472c	Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in Part E, points 01.10 and 13.1, of Annex II is not exceeded	All nutrients	Infant formulae and follow-on formulae for infants and young children in good health
E 551	Silicon dioxide	10 000 mg/kg in nutrient preparations	Dry powdered nutrient preparations	Foods for infants and young children and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 1420	Acetylated starch	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded	All nutrients	Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
E 1450	Starch sodium octenyl succinate	Carry-over 100 mg/kg	Vitamin preparations	Foods for infants and young children and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II
E 1450	Starch sodium octenyl succinate	Carry-over 1 000 mg/kg	Polyunsaturated fatty acid preparations
E 1451	Acetylated oxidised starch	For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded	All nutrients	Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
(¹) OJ L, 2025/666, 7.4.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/666/oj.

(1) Food Additives presented in Table 1 of Part 6 of this Annex, which are generally permitted for use in food under the general ‘quantum satis’ principle, included in Annex II Part C(1) Group I, have been included as food additives in nutrients under the general ‘quantum satis’ principle, unless stated otherwise.

(2) For phosphates and silicates, when used as additives, maximum limits have been set only in the nutrient preparation and not in the final food.

(3) For all other food additives with a numerical ADI value maximum limits have been set for the nutrient preparation and the final food.

(4) No food additives are authorised for their function as colour, sweetener or flavour enhancer.

PART 6

Definitions of groups of food additives for the purposes of Parts 1 to 5

Table 1

E number	Name
E 170	Calcium carbonate
E 260	Acetic acid
▼M20
E 261	Potassium acetates
▼M4
E 262	Sodium acetates
E 263	Calcium acetate
E 270	Lactic acid
E 290	Carbon dioxide
E 296	Malic acid
E 300	Ascorbic acid
E 301	Sodium ascorbate
E 302	Calcium ascorbate
E 304	Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
E 306	Tocopherol-rich extract
E 307	Alpha-tocopherol
E 308	Gamma-tocopherol
E 309	Delta-tocopherol
E 322	Lecithins
E 325	Sodium lactate
E 326	Potassium lactate
E 327	Calcium lactate
E 330	Citric acid
E 331	Sodium citrates
E 332	Potassium citrates
E 333	Calcium citrates
▼M115 —————
▼M4
E 350	Sodium malates
E 351	Potassium malate
E 352	Calcium malates
▼M115 —————
▼M4
E 380	Triammonium citrate
E 400	Alginic acid
E 401	Sodium alginate
E 402	Potassium alginate
E 403	Ammonium alginate
E 404	Calcium alginate
E 406	Agar
E 407	Carrageenan
E 407a	Processed euchema seaweed
E 410	Locust bean gum
E 412	Guar gum
E 413	Tragacanth
E 414	Acacia gum (gum arabic)
E 415	Xanthan gum
E 417	Tara gum
E 418	Gellan gum
E 422	Glycerol
E 440	Pectins
E 460	Cellulose
E 461	Methyl cellulose
E 462	Ethyl cellulose
E 463	Hydroxypropyl cellulose
E 464	Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
E 465	Ethyl methyl cellulose
▼M35
E 466	Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum
▼M4
E 469	Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose, Enzymatically hydrolysed cellulose gum
E 470a	Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids
E 470b	Magnesium salts of fatty acids
E 471	Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472a	Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472b	Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472c	Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472d	Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472e	Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472f	Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 500	Sodium carbonates
E 501	Potassium carbonates
E 503	Ammonium carbonates
E 504	Magnesium carbonates
E 507	Hydrochloric acid
E 508	Potassium chloride
E 509	Calcium chloride
E 511	Magnesium chloride
E 513	Sulphuric acid
E 514	Sodium sulphates
E 515	Potassium sulphates
E 516	Calcium sulphate
E 524	Sodium hydroxide
E 525	Potassium hydroxide
E 526	Calcium hydroxide
E 527	Ammonium hydroxide
E 528	Magnesium hydroxide
E 529	Calcium oxide
E 530	Magnesium oxide
E 570	Fatty acids
E 574	Gluconic acid
E 575	Glucono-delta-lactone
E 576	Sodium gluconate
E 577	Potassium gluconate
E 578	Calcium gluconate
E 640	Glycine and its sodium salt
E 938	Argon
E 939	Helium
E 941	Nitrogen

Table 2

Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate

E-number	Name
E 200	Sorbic acid
E 202	Potassium sorbate

Table 3

Sulphur dioxide — sulphites

E-number	Name
E 220	Sulphur dioxide
E 221	Sodium sulphite
E 222	Sodium hydrogen sulphite
E 223	Sodium metabisulphite
E 224	Potassium metabisulphite
E 226	Calcium sulphite
E 227	Calcium hydrogen sulphite
E 228	Potassium hydrogen sulphite

Table 4

Polysorbates

E-number	Name
E 432	Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20)
E 433	Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80)
E 434	Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40)
E 435	Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60)
E 436	Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Table 5

Sorbitan esters

E-number	Name
E 491	Sorbitan monostearate
E 492	Sorbitan tristearate
E 493	Sorbitan monolaurate
E 494	Sorbitan monooleate
E 495	Sorbitan monopalmitate

Table 6

Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates

E-number	Name
E 338	Phosphoric acid
E 339	Sodium phosphates
E 340	Potassium phosphates
E 341	Calcium phosphates
E 343	Magnesium phosphates
E 450	Diphosphates
E 451	Triphosphates
E 452	Polyphosphates

Table 7

Alginic acid — alginates

E-number	Name
E 400	Alginic acid
E 401	Sodium alginate
E 402	Potassium alginate
E 403	Ammonium alginate
▼M53
E 404	Calcium alginate

Table 8

Tartaric acid – tartrates

E-number	Name
E 334	Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
E 335	Sodium tartrates
E 336	Potassium tartrates
E 337	Sodium potassium tartrate
E 354	Calcium tartrate

Annex III - Union list of food additives including carriers approved for use in food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings, nutrients and their conditions of use