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Hexamethylene tetramine (239)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Preservative
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GSFA Provisions for Hexamethylene tetramine

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 01.6.2.1 Ripened cheese, includes rind 25 mg/kg
298: For use only in products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).
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.).