Is Sodium Metabisulphite a permitted food additive in coconut juice drink in Malaysia and Japan? If yes, what are the permitted dosage in coconut juice application?

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Is Sodium Metabisulphite a permitted food additive in coconut juice drink in Malaysia and Japan? If yes, what are the permitted dosage in coconut juice application?

October 21, 2015

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According to Food Regulation 1985 and Standard for Use, according to Use Categories, Sodium metabisulphite is a permitted preservative that is used in coconut juice drinks in Malaysia and Japan with a dosage level of a maximum of 140mg/kg and 0.15g/kg respectively.

References

Ministry of Health Malaysia. (2017). Food Regulations 1985.

The Japan Food Chemical Research Foundation. (2015). Standards for Use, according to Use Categories.

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Is Sodium Metabisulphite a permitted food additive in coconut juice drink in Malaysia and Japan? If yes, what are the permitted dosage in coconut juice application?

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