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Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Standard 1.3.3 - Processing Aids
14Permitted processing aids with miscellaneous functions
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14 Permitted processing aids with miscellaneous functions
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used for the corresponding function specified in the Table, provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Note: Where meat has been treated using lactoperoxidase from bovine milk, the mandatory labelling requirements in clause 4 of Standard 1.2.3 apply.
Table to clause 14
| Substance | Function | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Agarose ion exchange resin being agarose cross-linked and alkylated with epichlorohydrin and propylene oxide, then derivatised with tertiary amine groups whereby the amount of epichlorohydrin plus propylene oxide does not exceed 250% by weight of the starting quantity of agarose | Removal of specific proteins and polyphenols from beer | GMP |
| Ammonium persulphate | Yeast washing agent | GMP |
| Ammonium sulphate | Decalcification agent for edible casings | GMP |
| Butanol | Suspension agent for sugar crystals | 10 |
| Carbonic acid | Bleached tripe washing agent | GMP |
| Cetyl alcohol | Coating agent on meat carcasses and primal cuts to prevent desiccation | 1.0 |
| Chitosan sourced from Aspergillus niger | Manufacture of wine, beer, cider, spirits and food grade ethanol | GMP |
| Colours permitted in Schedules 2, 3 and 4 of Standard 1.3.1 | Applied to the outer surface of meat as a brand for the purposes of inspection or identification | GMP |
| Cupric citrate | Removal of sulphide compounds from wine | GMP |
| β-Cyclodextrin | Used to extract cholesterol from eggs | GMP |
| L-Cysteine (or HCl salt) | Dough conditioner | 75 |
| Ethyl acetate | Cell disruption of yeast | GMP |
| Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid | Metal sequestrant for edible fats and oils and related products |