Table 12.
Intake estimates of manganese resulting from the use of the NF as an ingredient in the intended food categories or as a food supplement at the maximum proposed use levels
| Population group | Age (years) | Mean Mn intake (mg per day) | P95 Mn intake (mg per day) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest (a) | Highest (a) | Lowest (b) | Highest (b) | ||
| Infants | < 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 |
| Young children (c) | 1 to < 3 | 0 | 0.02 | 0 | 0.06 |
| Other children | 3 to < 10 | 0 | 0.03 | 0 | 0.14 |
| Adolescents | 10 to < 18 | 0 | 0.03 | 0 | 0.18 |
| Adults (d) | ≥ 18 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| From food supplements only for adults | 0.1 | ||||
Mn: manganese; NF: novel food.
(a)
DietEx tool exposure estimate was generated on 10/6/2022. The lowest and the highest averages observed among all EU surveys are reported in these columns.
(b)
DietEx tool exposure estimate was generated on 10/6/2022. The lowest and the highest P95 observed among all EU surveys are reported in these columns (P95 based on less than 60 individuals are not considered).
(c)
Referred to as ‘toddlers’ in the EFSA food consumption comprehensive database (EFSA, 2011).
(d)
Includes elderly, very elderly, pregnant, lactating women and vegetarian.