05.1.4 Cocoa and chocolate products
Codex food category, from Codex General Standard for Food Additives (CXS 192-1995), Annex B.
Codex's category system is hierarchical: an additive recognised for a general category is recognised for all its subcategories, unless otherwise stated. So this page lists the additives provided for this category directly, and then those provided for the broader categories that contain it. The exceptions — "unless otherwise stated" — are carried in the notes beside each provision: a note such as "Excluding chocolate milk" narrows what the provision permits, including for the subcategories that inherit it. Read the notes on a broader category's provisions before applying them here.
Provided for this category
| Additive | Maximum level | Notes | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acesulfame potassium E950 | 500 mg/kg | Note 478 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer. Note 188 If used in combination with aspartame-acesulfame salt (INS 962), the combined maximum use level, expressed as acesulfame potassium, should not exceed this level. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 950, food category 05.1.4 |
| Advantame E969 | 20 mg/kg | Note 478 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 969, food category 05.1.4 |
| Ammonium phosphate, dibasic INS 342(ii) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 342(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Ammonium phosphate, monobasic INS 342(i) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 342(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Ammonium polyphosphate INS 452(v) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 452(v), food category 05.1.4 |
| Ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid E442 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 442, food category 05.1.4 |
| Annatto extracts, bixin-based E160b(i) | 50 mg/kg | Note 8 As bixin. Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 160b(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Aspartame E951 | 3,000 mg/kg | Note 37 Except for products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981) at 2000 mg/kg. Note 478 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer. Note 191 If used in combination with aspartame-acesulfame salt (INS 962), the combined maximum use level, expressed as aspartame, should not exceed this level. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 951, food category 05.1.4 |
| Aspartame-acesulfame salt E962 | 500 mg/kg | Note 113 As acesulfame potassium equivalents (the reported maximum level can be converted to an aspartame-acesulfame salt basis by dividing by 0.44). Combined use of aspartame-acesulfame salt with individual acesulfame potassium or aspartame should not exceed the individual maximum levels for acesulfame potassium or aspartame (the reported maximum level can be converted to aspartame equivalents by dividing by 0.68). Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 962, food category 05.1.4 |
| Beeswax (yellow and white) E901 | GMP | Note 3 For use in surface treatment only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 901, food category 05.1.4 |
| beta-Carotenes, Blakeslea trispora INS 160a(iii) | 100 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. Note 341 Expressed as beta-Carotene. Note 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)). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 160a(iii), food category 05.1.4 |
| beta-Carotenes, synthetic INS 160a(i) | 100 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. Note 341 Expressed as beta-Carotene. Note 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)). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 160a(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| beta-Carotenes, vegetable INS 160a(ii) | 100 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. Note 341 Expressed as beta-Carotene. Note 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)). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 160a(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Bone phosphate INS 542 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 542, food category 05.1.4 |
| Butylated hydroxyanisole E320 | 200 mg/kg | Note 15 On the fat or oil basis. Note 130 Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310). Note 303 Excluding products (other than white chocolate) conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 320, food category 05.1.4 |
| Butylated hydroxytoluene E321 | 200 mg/kg | Note 15 On the fat or oil basis. Note 130 Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310). Note 303 Excluding products (other than white chocolate) conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 321, food category 05.1.4 |
| Calcium cyclamate INS 952(ii) | 500 mg/kg | Note 17 As cyclamic acid. Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 952(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate E450(vii) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(vii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Calcium hydrogen phosphate E341 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 341(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Calcium phosphate E341 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 341(iii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Calcium polyphosphate E452 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 452(iv), food category 05.1.4 |
| Calcium pyrophosphate E450 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(vi), food category 05.1.4 |
| Calcium saccharin E954 | 500 mg/kg | Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin. Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 954(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Candelilla wax E902 | GMP | Note 3 For use in surface treatment only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 902, food category 05.1.4 |
| Caramel II - sulfite caramel E150b | 50,000 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 150b, food category 05.1.4 |
| Caramel III - ammonia caramel E150c | 50,000 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 150c, food category 05.1.4 |
| Caramel IV - sulfite ammonia caramel E150d | 50,000 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 150d, food category 05.1.4 |
| Carnauba wax E903 | 5,000 mg/kg | Note 3 For use in surface treatment only. Note XS87 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 903, food category 05.1.4 |
| Carotenal, beta-apo-8'- E160e | 10 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. Note 401 Except for use in chocolate lentils at 50 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 160e, food category 05.1.4 |
| Castor oil INS 1503 | 350 mg/kg | Note XS87 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 1503, food category 05.1.4 |
| Chlorophyllin copper complexes, potassium and sodium salts INS 141(ii) | 700 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 141(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Chlorophylls, copper complexes INS 141(i) | 700 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 141(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Curcumin E100 | 300 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 100(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Cyclamic acid INS 952(i) | 500 mg/kg | Note 17 As cyclamic acid. Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 952(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Dipotassium phosphate E340 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 340(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Disodium phosphate E339 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 339(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| dl-alpha-Tocopherol INS 307c | 750 mg/kg | Note 15 On the fat or oil basis. Note 168 Singly or in combination: d-alpha-tocopherol (INS 307a), tocopherol concentrate, mixed (INS 307b) and dl-alpha-tocopherol (INS 307c). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 307c, food category 05.1.4 |
| Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides E960c | 350 mg/kg | Note 26 As steviol equivalents. Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 960c, food category 05.1.4 |
| FD&C Blue No. 1 E133 | 100 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 133, food category 05.1.4 |
| FD&C Blue No. 2 E132 | 450 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 132, food category 05.1.4 |
| FD&C Red No. 40 E129 | 300 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 129, food category 05.1.4 |
| FD&C Yellow No. 5 E102 | 100 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 102, food category 05.1.4 |
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 E110 | 400 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 110, food category 05.1.4 |
| Glucosylated steviol glycosides E960d | 350 mg/kg | Note 26 As steviol equivalents. Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 960d, food category 05.1.4 |
| Grape skin extract INS 163(ii) | 200 mg/kg | Note 181 As anthocyanin. Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 163(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Jagua (genipin-glycine) blue INS 183 | 800 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. Note 601 On a blue polymer basis. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 183, food category 05.1.4 |
| Magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate E450(ix) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(ix), food category 05.1.4 |
| Magnesium dihydrogen phosphate INS 343(i) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 343(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Magnesium hydrogen phosphate INS 343(ii) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 343(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Magnesium phosphate INS 343(iii) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 343(iii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Monobasic calcium phosphate E341 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 341(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Neotame E961 | 80 mg/kg | Note 478 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer. Note XS87 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 961, food category 05.1.4 |
| Paprika extract INS 160c(ii) | 95 mg/kg | Note 39 On a total carotenoid basis. Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 160c(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Pentapotassium triphosphate INS 451(ii) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 451(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Phosphoric acid E338 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 338, food category 05.1.4 |
| Polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid E476 | 5,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 476, food category 05.1.4 |
| Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate E432 | 5,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 432, food category 05.1.4 |
| Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate E434 | 5,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 434, food category 05.1.4 |
| Polysorbate 60 E435 | 5,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 435, food category 05.1.4 |
| Polysorbate 65 E436 | 5,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 436, food category 05.1.4 |
| Polysorbate 80 E433 | 5,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 433, food category 05.1.4 |
| Ponceau 4R (Cochineal red A) E124 | 300 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 124, food category 05.1.4 |
| Potassium dihydrogen phosphate INS 340(i) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 340(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Potassium polyphosphate E452 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 452(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Potassium saccharin E954 | 500 mg/kg | Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin. Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 954(iii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Saccharin E954 | 500 mg/kg | Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin. Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 954(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Shellac, bleached E904 | GMP | Note 3 For use in surface treatment only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 904, food category 05.1.4 |
| Sodium acid phosphate INS 339(i) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 339(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Sodium acid pyrophosphate E450 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Sodium calcium polyphosphate E452 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 452(iii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Sodium cyclamate INS 952(iv) | 500 mg/kg | Note 17 As cyclamic acid. Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 952(iv), food category 05.1.4 |
| Sodium polyphosphate E452 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 452(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Sodium potassium tartrate E337 | 5,000 mg/kg | Note 45 As tartaric acid. Note 128 Tartaric acid (INS 334) only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 337, food category 05.1.4 |
| Sodium saccharin E954 | 500 mg/kg | Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin. Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 954(iv), food category 05.1.4 |
| Sodium tartrate E335 | 5,000 mg/kg | Note 45 As tartaric acid. Note 128 Tartaric acid (INS 334) only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 335(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Sodium tripolyphosphate E451 | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 451(i), food category 05.1.4 |
| Sorbitan monolaurate E493 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 493, food category 05.1.4 |
| Sorbitan monooleate E494 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 494, food category 05.1.4 |
| Sorbitan monopalmitate E495 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 495, food category 05.1.4 |
| Sorbitan monostearate E491 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 491, food category 05.1.4 |
| Sorbitan tristearate E492 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 101 When used in combination as emulsifiers: ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid (INS 442), polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid (INS 476), sorbitan monostearate (INS 491), sorbitan tristearate (INS 492), and polysorbates (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (INS 432), polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (INS 433), polyoxyethylene (20), sorbitan monostearate (INS 435) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (INS 436)), the total combined use level shall not exceed 15,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 492, food category 05.1.4 |
| Steviol glycosides from fermentation E960b | 350 mg/kg | Note 26 As steviol equivalents. Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 960b, food category 05.1.4 |
| Steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (Steviol glycosides from Stevia) E960 | 350 mg/kg | Note 26 As steviol equivalents. Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 960a, food category 05.1.4 |
| Sucralose E955 | 800 mg/kg | Note 478 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer. Note XS87 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 955, food category 05.1.4 |
| Tartaric acid E334 | 5,000 mg/kg | Note 45 As tartaric acid. Note 128 Tartaric acid (INS 334) only. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 334, food category 05.1.4 |
| TBHQ E319 | 200 mg/kg | Note 15 On the fat or oil basis. Note 130 Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310). Note 303 Excluding products (other than white chocolate) conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 319, food category 05.1.4 |
| Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate E450(v) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(v), food category 05.1.4 |
| Tocopherol concentrate, mixed INS 307b | 750 mg/kg | Note 15 On the fat or oil basis. Note 168 Singly or in combination: d-alpha-tocopherol (INS 307a), tocopherol concentrate, mixed (INS 307b) and dl-alpha-tocopherol (INS 307c). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 307b, food category 05.1.4 |
| Tocopherols INS 307a | 750 mg/kg | Note 15 On the fat or oil basis. Note 168 Singly or in combination: d-alpha-tocopherol (INS 307a), tocopherol concentrate, mixed (INS 307b) and dl-alpha-tocopherol (INS 307c). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 307a, food category 05.1.4 |
| Tripotassium phosphate INS 340(iii) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 340(iii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Trisodium diphosphate E450(ii) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(ii), food category 05.1.4 |
| Trisodium phosphate INS 339(iii) | 1,100 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 339(iii), food category 05.1.4 |
| β-Carotene-rich extract from Dunaliella Salina INS 160a(iv) | 100 mg/kg | Note 183 For use in surface decoration only. Note 341 Expressed as beta-Carotene. Note 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)). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 160a(iv), food category 05.1.4 |
Provided for broader categories
These apply here through the hierarchy, subject to their own notes and conditions. Where an additive is also provided for this category directly, it is marked; the direct provision is listed above.
05.1 Cocoa products and chocolate products including imitations and chocolate substitutes — 2 additives
| Additive | Maximum level | Notes | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral oil, high viscosity | 2,000 mg/kg | Note 3 For use in surface treatment only. Note XS86 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981). Note XS87 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981). Note XS105 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Powders (Cocoas) and Dry Mixtures of Cocoa and Sugars (CODEX STAN 105-1981). Note XS141 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/chocolate liquor) and Cocoa Cake (CODEX STAN 141-1983). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 905d, food category 05.1 |
| Propyl gallate | 200 mg/kg | Note 15 On the fat or oil basis. Note 130 Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310). Note 303 Excluding products (other than white chocolate) conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981). Note XS86 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981). Note XS105 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Powders (Cocoas) and Dry Mixtures of Cocoa and Sugars (CODEX STAN 105-1981). Note XS141 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/chocolate liquor) and Cocoa Cake (CODEX STAN 141-1983). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 310, food category 05.1 |
05.0 Confectionery — 3 additives
| Additive | Maximum level | Notes | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascorbyl palmitate | 500 mg/kg | Note 10 As ascorbyl stearate. Note 15 On the fat or oil basis. Note 375 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981) except for white chocolate, where ascorbyl palmitate (INS 304) may be used only as an antioxidant at 200 mg/kg calculated on a fat content basis. Note XS86 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981). Note XS105 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Powders (Cocoas) and Dry Mixtures of Cocoa and Sugars (CODEX STAN 105-1981). Note XS141 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/chocolate liquor) and Cocoa Cake (CODEX STAN 141-1983). Note XS309R Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 304, food category 05.0 |
| Ascorbyl stearate | 500 mg/kg | Note 10 As ascorbyl stearate. Note 15 On the fat or oil basis. Note 375 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981) except for white chocolate, where ascorbyl palmitate (INS 304) may be used only as an antioxidant at 200 mg/kg calculated on a fat content basis. Note XS86 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981). Note XS105 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Powders (Cocoas) and Dry Mixtures of Cocoa and Sugars (CODEX STAN 105-1981). Note XS141 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/chocolate liquor) and Cocoa Cake (CODEX STAN 141-1983). Note XS309R Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 305, food category 05.0 |
| Mineral oil, medium viscosity | 2,000 mg/kg | Note 3 For use in surface treatment only. Note XS86 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981). Note XS87 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981). Note XS105 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Powders (Cocoas) and Dry Mixtures of Cocoa and Sugars (CODEX STAN 105-1981). Note XS309R Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211). Note XS141 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/chocolate liquor) and Cocoa Cake (CODEX STAN 141-1983). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 905e, food category 05.0 |