Cassia gum

Relevant Data

Food Additives Approved by WHO:

CASSIA GUM [show]

General Information

Chemical name	Cassia gum
E No.	E 427
INS.	427
Group	No

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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 = 2500 mg/l
Processed cheese (1.7.5)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013) Edible ices (3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013) Sauces (12.6)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)	ML = 2500 mg/kg
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 = 2500 mg/kg , only fillings toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares and dessert
Heat-treated processed meat (8.3.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)	ML = 1500 mg/kg
Desserts excluding products covered in category 1, 3 and 4 (16)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)	ML = 2500 mg/kg , only for dairy-based dessert and similar products
Soups and broths (12.5)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)	ML = 2500 mg/kg , only dehydrated soups and broths

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