General Information

Chemical nameErythritol
E No.E 968
INS.968
GroupNo
Component of the group Group I, Additives (Group I)
Group IV, Polyols (Group IV)

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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 drinks (14.1.4)(legislation: (EU) No 2015/1832, applicable as from 23/10/2015)

  • ML = 16000 mg/l , only energy-reduced or with no added sugars, as flavour enhancer only’

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