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Food Additive Details

Castor oil (1503)
Synonym(s)
  • Ricinus oil
Functional Classes
  • Anticaking agent
  • Carrier
  • Emulsifier
  • Glazing agent

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GSFA Provisions for Castor oil
Number Food Category Max Level Notes
Food Category Hierarchy 05.3 Chewing gum 2,100 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 05.1.4 Cocoa and chocolate products 350 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 05.2 Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3 and 05.4 500 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 13.6 Food supplements 1,000 mg/kg

Note: Unless otherwise specified, food additive provisions apply to the food category indicated (e.g. Dairy), as well as to all subcategories of that category (e.g. Cheese, Ripened Cheese, etc.).


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