CONVERSION FACTORS
CONVERSION FACTORS FOR THE CALCULATION OF ENERGY
The energy value to be declared shall be calculated using the following conversion factors:
— carbohydrate (except polyols), | 17 kJ/g — 4 kcal/g |
— polyols, | 10 kJ/g — 2,4 kcal/g |
— protein, | 17 kJ/g — 4 kcal/g |
— fat, | 37 kJ/g — 9 kcal/g |
— salatrims, | 25 kJ/g — 6 kcal/g |
— alcohol (ethanol), | 29 kJ/g — 7 kcal/g |
— organic acid, | 13 kJ/g — 3 kcal/g |
— fibre, | 8 kJ/g — 2 kcal/g |
— erythritol, | 0 kJ/g — 0 kcal/g |