Question

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

ANSWER

According to Food Regulations 1985, E477 Propylene Glycol Monostearate (PGMS) may be used in shortening and flour confection including pastry, cake and biscuit, limited by GMP.

 

Reference

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

Leave a Reply