Question

What are the food regulation of Ascorbyl Palmitate in ice cream applications in some countries, including the Codex Alimentarius and others International Standards?

ANSWER

E304 Ascorbyl Palmitate is permitted for use in ice cream applications in the following countries:

Countries/ Organization Maximum Dosage Guidance Source
CODEX 500mg/kg Codex GSFA Online Database
Philippines 500mg/kg Regulatory Guidelines Concerning Food Additives 1984 (AO No. 88-A s 1984)
Japan GMP Standards for Use, according to Use Categories
Korea 1.0g/kg Korea Food Additives Code (Notification No. 2015-5)
U.S GMP Chemical Preservatives (2018)

 

References

Chemical Preservatives, 21 CFR 182.3149 (2018).

Codex Alimentarius International Food Standards. (2015). Codex GSFA Online Database.

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. (2015). Korea Food Additives Code (Notification No. 2015-5).

Republic of the Philippines Department of Health. (1984). Regulatory Guidelines Concerning Food Additives 1984 (AO No. 88-A s 1984).

The Japan Food Chemical Research Foundation. (2017). Standards for Use, according to Use Categories.

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