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. 2023 Sep 1;21(9):e08064. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8064

Table 10.

Food categories and maximum use levels intended by the applicant

FoodEx2 level FoodEx2 code Food category Max use level (g/100 g)
L2 A0EZX Fried or extruded cereal, seed or root‐based products 5
L2 A04PE Confectionery including chocolate 5
L3 A00EJ Muesli and similar mixed breakfast cereals 5
L3 A040M Pastas and rice (or other cereal)‐based dishes 8
L3 A0B9J Soups (dry mixture uncooked) 50
L3 A041L Soups (ready‐to‐eat) 5
L3 A043Q Gravy Ingredients 10
L3 A16GK Savoury sauce dry preparation 50
L3 A03TE Meat imitates 15
L3 A00EY Cereal bars 30
L4 A039F Butter and margarine/oil blends 10
L4 A02QB Ice cream, milk‐imitate based 10
L4 A03TH Milk imitates 5
L4 A0F0M Nut/seeds paste/emulsion/mass 15
L4 A03GA Energy drinks 8
L4 A03GB Isotonic and sport drinks 5
L4 A03FQ Cola type drinks 5
L4 A03GF Powdered drink bases 90
L4 A03DH Multivitamin juices 5
L4 A03RV Single meal replacement for weight reduction 30
L5 A03TR Imitation cream 10
L5 A03TY Imitation cheese 10
L5 A03TZ Imitation yoghurt, non‐soy 10
L5 A03VN Hummus 10
L5 A03MG Beer, alcohol‐free 5