Question

Kindly advise the permissible use level in dosage of DMG for shortening and cake application in Malaysia.

ANSWER

According to Food Regulations 1985, E471 Distilled Glycerin Monostearate (DMG) may be used in shortening and flour confection including pastry, cake and biscuit and is limited by GMP.

 

Reference

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

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