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. 2017 Mar 14;15(3):e04721. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2017.4721

Table 3.

MPLs of soybean hemicellulose (E 426) in foods according to Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008

Food category number Food category name Restrictions/exceptions MPL (mg/L or mg/kg as appropriate)
04.2.6 Processed potato products Only prepacked processed potato products 10,000
05.2 Other confectionary, including breath‐freshening microsweets Only jelly confectionary, except jelly mini‐cups 10,000
05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit‐based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 Only jelly confectionery (other than jelly mini‐cups) 10,000
06.5 Noodles Only prepackaged ready‐to‐eat oriental noodles intended for retail sale 10,000
06.7 Pre‐cooked or processed cereals Only prepackaged ready‐to‐eat rice and rice products intended for retail sale 10,000
07.2 Fine bakery wares Only prepackaged fine bakery wares intended for retail sale 10,000
10.2 Processed eggs and egg products Only dehydrated and concentrated frozen and deep‐frozen egg products 10,000
12.6 Sauces Only emulsified sauces 30,000
14.1.4 Flavoured drinks Only dairy‐based drinks intended for retail sale 5,000
17.1a Food supplements supplied in a solid form including capsules and tablets and similar forms, excluding chewable forms 1,500
17.2a Food supplements supplied in a liquid form 1,500
17.3a Food supplements supplied in a syrup‐type or chewable form 1,500

MPL: Maximum permitted level.

a

Food category (FC) 17 refers to food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council excluding food supplements for infants and young children.