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Food Additive Details

Adipic acid (355)

Functional Classes
  • Acidity regulator

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GSFA Provisions for Adipic acid
Number Food Category Max Level Notes
Food Category Hierarchy 01.2.1.2 Fermented milks (plain), heat-treated after fermentation 1,500 mg/kg

Note: Unless otherwise specified, food additive provisions apply to the food category indicated (e.g. Dairy), as well as to all subcategories of that category (e.g. Cheese, Ripened Cheese, etc.).


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