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Food Additive Details

Ferric ammonium citrate (381)

Synonym(s)
  • Ammonium Ferric Citrate
  • Ammonium Iron (III) Citrate
  • Ammonium Iron Citrate
  • Iron Ammonium Citrate
Functional Classes
  • Anticaking agent

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GSFA Provisions for Ferric ammonium citrate
Number Food Category Max Level Notes
Food Category Hierarchy 14.1.4.3 Concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks 10 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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