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Food Additive Details

Azodicarbonamide (927a)
Synonym(s)
  • Azobisformamide
Functional Classes
  • Flour treatment agent
  • Unmatched (adjuvant)

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GSFA Provisions for Azodicarbonamide
Number Food Category Max Level Notes
Food Category Hierarchy 06.2.1 Flours 45 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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