Adipic acid - adipates

General Information

Chemical nameAdipic acid - adipates
E No.E 355 - 357
GroupYes
Composition of the group Adipic acid (E 355)
Sodium adipate (E 356)
Potassium adipate (E 357)

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Authorisation of the use of this additive in Food Additives

The additive is authorised to be used in the following category(ies):
category(ies) Individual restriction(s)/exception(s) footnote
  • Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products (1.4)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/l , only fruit-flavoured desserts
  • Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 (5.4)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 2000 mg/kg , only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination
  • Flavoured drinks (14.1.4)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)

  • Other (14.1.5.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 10000 mg/l , only powders for home preparation of drinks
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination
  • Desserts excluding products covered in category 1, 3 and 4 (16)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only dry powdered dessert mixes

  • ML = 6000 mg/kg , only gel-like desserts

  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only fruit-flavoured desserts
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination
  • There are no applications for this additive

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