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Fermented milks (plain) (01.2.1)

Description:
Includes all plain products, including fluid fermented milk, acidified milk and cultured milk. Plain yoghurt and plain drinks based on fermented milk, which do not contain flavouring or colours, may be found in one of the sub-categories of 01.2.1 depending on whether it is heat-treated after fermentation or not.

This page provides information on the food additive provisions that are acceptable for use in foods conforming to the food category.

This food category is listed in the Annex to Table 3. Unless specifically indicated below, food additive provisions implied by Table 3 do not automatically apply to this category.

GSFA Provisions for Food Category 01.2.1
INS No. Food Additive or Group Max Level Notes Defined In
160b(i) Annatto extracts, bixin-based 10 mg/kg 01.2.1
150d Caramel IV - sulfite ammonia caramel 150 mg/kg 01.2.1
PHOSPHATES 1,000 mg/kg 01.2

Items in uppercase (e.g. PHOSPHATES) refer to food additive groups.


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