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Food Additive Details

Annatto extracts, bixin-based (160b(i))
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GSFA Provisions for Annatto extracts, bixin-based
Number Food Category Max Level Notes
Food Category Hierarchy 02.2.1 Butter 20 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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