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CAROTENES, BETA-

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Participating Additive(s)

Number Name
160a(i) beta-Carotenes, synthetic
160a(iii) beta-Carotenes, Blakeslea trispora
160a(iv) β-Carotene-rich extract from Dunaliella Salina

GSFA Provisions for CAROTENES, BETA-

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 14.2.7 Aromatized alcoholic beverages (e.g. beer, wine and spirituous cooler-type beverages, low alcoholic refreshers) 15 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 06.6 Batters (e.g. for breading or batters for fish or poultry) 50 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 01.3.2 Beverage whiteners 10 mg/kg
344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 341: Expressed as beta-Carotene.
Table Item 07.1.4 Bread-type products, including bread stuffing and bread crumbs 30 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 116: For use in doughs only. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 06.3 Breakfast cereals, including rolled oats 200 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 02.2.1 Butter 12 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.1.2.7 Candied fruit 30 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.1.2.4 Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit 50 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 104: Excluding canned pears (except for use in special holiday packs) and canned pineapples conforming to the Standard for Certain Canned Fruits (CODEX STAN 319-2015). 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.2.2.4 Canned or bottled (pasteurized) or retort pouch vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds 50 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 06.5 Cereal and starch based desserts (e.g. rice pudding, tapioca pudding) 50 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 01.6.5 Cheese analogues 25 mg/kg
378: Except for use at 100 mg/kg in sliced cheese analogues. 341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 01.6.2.3 Cheese powder (for reconstitution; e.g. for cheese sauces) 20 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 381: As consumed. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 05.3 Chewing gum 100 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 14.2.2 Cider and perry 3 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 05.1.4 Cocoa and chocolate products 100 mg/kg
183: For use in surface decoration only. 341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 05.1.3 Cocoa-based spreads, including fillings 3 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 05.2 Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3 and 05.4 100 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 07.1.2 Crackers, excluding sweet crackers 200 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 01.4.4 Cream analogues 20 mg/kg
344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 341: Expressed as beta-Carotene.
Table Item 01.7 Dairy-based desserts (e.g. pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt) 20 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 402: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CXS 243- 2003) at 100 mg/kg. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 05.4 Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces 100 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 13.5 Dietetic foods (e.g. supplementary foods for dietary use) excluding products of food categories 13.1 - 13.4 and 13.6 100 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 13.3 Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes (excluding products of food category 13.1) 50 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 566: Excluding products conforming to the Guidelines for Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (CXG 95-2022). 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 13.4 Dietetic formulae for slimming purposes and weight reduction 8 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 14.2.6 Distilled spirituous beverages containing more than 15% alcohol 3 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.2.2.2 Dried vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweeds, and nuts and seeds 50 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 08.4 Edible casings (e.g. sausage casings) 1500 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 365: On a casings basis.
Table Item 03.0 Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet 70 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 10.4 Egg-based desserts (e.g. custard) 15 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 02.3 Fat emulsions mainly of type oil-in-water, including mixed and/or flavoured products based on fat emulsions 10 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 02.2.2 Fat spreads, dairy fat spreads and blended spreads 35 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 02.4 Fat-based desserts excluding dairy-based dessert products of food category 01.7 15 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.1.2.10 Fermented fruit products 10 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.2.2.7 Fermented vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) and seaweed products, excluding fermented soybean products of food categories 06.8.6, 06.8.7, 12.9.1, 12.9.2.1 and 12.9.2.3 5 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 07.2 Fine bakery wares (sweet, salty, savoury) and mixes 42 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 01.1.4 Flavoured fluid milk drinks 20 mg/kg
402: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CXS 243- 2003) at 100 mg/kg. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 52: Excluding chocolate milk. 341: Expressed as beta-Carotene.
Table Item 13.6 Food supplements 220 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 539: For use in solid forms as sold to the consumer only.
Table Item 04.1.2.11 Fruit fillings for pastries 10 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.1.2.3 Fruit in vinegar, oil, or brine 50 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.1.2.8 Fruit preparations, including pulp, purees, fruit toppings and coconut milk 18 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.1.2.9 Fruit-based desserts, including fruit-flavoured water-based desserts 50 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.1.2.6 Fruit-based spreads (e.g. chutney) excluding products of food category 04.1.2.5 10 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 09.4 Fully preserved, including canned or fermented fish and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms 20 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 08.3.2 Heat-treated processed comminuted meat, poultry, and game products 20 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 16: For use in glaze, coatings or decorations for fruit, vegetables, meat or fish only.
Table Item 05.1.5 Imitation chocolate, chocolate substitute products 100 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.1.2.5 Jams, jellies, marmelades 15 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 02.1.3 Lard, tallow, fish oil, and other animal fats 10 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 518: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and oils not covered by individual standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) at 25 mg/kg for the purposes of restoring natural colour lost in processing, or standardizing colour only.
Table Item 01.5.2 Milk and cream powder analogues 6 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 12.4 Mustards 5 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 08.3.1 Non-heat treated processed comminuted meat, poultry, and game products 20 mg/kg
16: For use in glaze, coatings or decorations for fruit, vegetables, meat or fish only. 341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 07.1.3 Other ordinary bakery products (e.g. bagels, pita, English muffins) 60 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 06.4.3 Pre-cooked pastas and noodles and like products 40 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 153: For use in instant noodles only. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 01.6.4 Processed cheese 25 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 145: Except for use at 100 mg/kg in sliced processed cheeses. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 09.2 Processed fish and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms 100 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 15.2 Processed nuts, including coated nuts and nut mixtures (with e.g. dried fruit) 30 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 01.6.2.2 Rind of ripened cheese 100 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 01.6.2.1 Ripened cheese, includes rind 25 mg/kg
458: Except for use in cheese mass only for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966), Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968), Provolone (CXS 272-1968), Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969), Camembert (CXS 276-1973) and Brie (CXS 277-1973) at 35 mg/kg. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 341: Expressed as beta-Carotene.
Table Item 12.7 Salads (e.g. macaroni salad, potato salad) and sandwich spreads excluding cocoa- and nut-based spreads of food categories 04.2.2.5 and 05.1.3 20 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 12.6 Sauces and like products 80 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments 100 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 09.3 Semi-preserved fish and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms 20 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 15.1 Snacks - potato, cereal, flour or starch based (from roots and tubers, pulses and legumes) 30 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 12.5 Soups and broths 10 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 448: For use in products conforming to the Codex Standard for Bouillons and Consommés (CODEX STAN 117-1981), singly or in combination: beta-Carotenes (INS 160a(i), 160a(iii), and 160a(iv)), Carotenes, beta-, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)) and carotenal, beta-apo-8’- (INS 160e) at 50 mg/kg.
Table Item 06.8.1 Soybean-based beverages 25 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 127: On the served to the consumer basis. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 07.1.5 Steamed breads and buns 1 mg/kg
379: Except for use in maize-based products at 60 mg/kg. 341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.2.1.2 Surface-treated fresh vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweeds, and nuts and seeds 50 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 4: For use in decoration, stamping, marking or branding the product only. 16: For use in glaze, coatings or decorations for fruit, vegetables, meat or fish only.
Table Item 01.6.1 Unripened cheese 3 mg/kg
344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 462: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Unripened Cheese including Fresh Cheese (CXS 221-2001) at 25 mg/kg. 473: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Cream Cheese (CXS 275-1973) at 35 mg/kg. 341: Expressed as beta-Carotene.
Table Item 04.2.2.6 Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seed pulps and preparations (e.g. vegetable desserts and sauces, candied vegetables) other than food category 04.2.2.5 50 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 04.2.2.5 Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter) 50 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 02.1.2 Vegetable oils and fats 25 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 508: For use in products, excluding virgin or cold pressed oils and vegetable oils, conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) only, for the purposes of restoring natural colour lost in processing, or standardising colour.
Table Item 04.2.2.3 Vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds in vinegar, oil, brine, or soybean sauce 5 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
Table Item 14.1.4 Water-based flavoured drinks, including "sport," "energy," or "electrolyte" drinks and particulated drinks 25 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)). 127: On the served to the consumer basis.
Table Item 14.2.4 Wines (other than grape) 3 mg/kg
341: Expressed as beta-Carotene. 344: Singly or in combination: Beta-Carotenes (beta-carotenes, synthetic (INS 160a(i)), beta-carotenes, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)), beta-Carotene-Rich Extract from Dunaliella salina (INS 160a(iv)) and beta-carotenes, vegetable (INS 160a(ii)).
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.).