12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments
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 | 2,000 mg/kg | 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. 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 950, food category 12.2.2 |
| 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 12.2.2 |
| Ammonium phosphate, dibasic INS 342(ii) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 342(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Ammonium phosphate, monobasic INS 342(i) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 342(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Ammonium polyphosphate INS 452(v) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 452(v), food category 12.2.2 |
| Annatto extracts, bixin-based E160b(i) | 600 mg/kg | Note 8 As bixin. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 160b(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Annatto extracts, norbixin-based E160b(ii) | 30 mg/kg | Note 185 As norbixin. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 160b(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Aspartame E951 | 2,000 mg/kg | 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. 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 951, food category 12.2.2 |
| Aspartame-acesulfame salt E962 | 2,000 mg/kg | Note 119 As aspartame equivalents (the reported maximum level can be converted to an aspartame- acesulfame salt basis by dividing by 0.64). Combined use of aspartame-acesulfame salt with individual aspartame or acesulfame potassium should not exceed the individual maximum levels for aspartame or acesulfame potassium (the reported maximum level can be converted to acesulfame potassium equivalents by multiplying 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 12.2.2 |
| Azorubine (Carmoisine) E122 | 500 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 122, food category 12.2.2 |
| Benzoic acid E210 | 1,000 mg/kg | Note 13 As benzoic acid. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 210, food category 12.2.2 |
| beta-Carotenes, Blakeslea trispora INS 160a(iii) | 100 mg/kg | 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 12.2.2 |
| beta-Carotenes, synthetic INS 160a(i) | 100 mg/kg | 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 12.2.2 |
| beta-Carotenes, vegetable INS 160a(ii) | 100 mg/kg | 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 12.2.2 |
| Bone phosphate INS 542 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 542, food category 12.2.2 |
| Calcium benzoate E213 | 1,000 mg/kg | Note 13 As benzoic acid. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 213, food category 12.2.2 |
| Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate E450(vii) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(vii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Calcium ferrocyanide E538 | 20 mg/kg | Note 24 As anhydrous sodium ferrocyanide. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 538, food category 12.2.2 |
| Calcium hydrogen phosphate E341 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 341(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Calcium phosphate E341 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 341(iii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Calcium polyphosphate E452 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 452(iv), food category 12.2.2 |
| Calcium pyrophosphate E450 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(vi), food category 12.2.2 |
| Calcium saccharin E954 | 150 mg/kg | 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. Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 954(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Canthaxanthin E161g | 20 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 161g, food category 12.2.2 |
| Caramel II - sulfite caramel E150b | 50,000 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 150b, food category 12.2.2 |
| Caramel III - ammonia caramel E150c | 50,000 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 150c, food category 12.2.2 |
| Caramel IV - sulfite ammonia caramel E150d | 50,000 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 150d, food category 12.2.2 |
| Carmines E120 | 500 mg/kg | Note 178 As carminic acid. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 120, food category 12.2.2 |
| Carotenal, beta-apo-8'- E160e | 50 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 160e, food category 12.2.2 |
| Chlorophyllin copper complexes, potassium and sodium salts INS 141(ii) | 500 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 141(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Chlorophylls, copper complexes INS 141(i) | 500 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 141(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Curcumin E100 | 500 mg/kg | Note 467 Except for use in seasonings and condiments with tumeric or saffron at 1,500 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 100(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Dipotassium phosphate E340 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 340(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Disodium phosphate E339 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 339(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides E960c | 30 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 12.2.2 |
| Erythritol E968 | GMP | 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 968, food category 12.2.2 |
| FD&C Blue No. 1 E133 | 100 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 133, food category 12.2.2 |
| FD&C Blue No. 2 E132 | 300 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 132, food category 12.2.2 |
| FD&C Green No. 3 INS 143 | 100 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 143, food category 12.2.2 |
| FD&C Red No. 40 E129 | 300 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 129, food category 12.2.2 |
| FD&C Yellow No. 5 E102 | 425 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 102, food category 12.2.2 |
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 E110 | 300 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 110, food category 12.2.2 |
| Glucosylated steviol glycosides E960d | 30 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 12.2.2 |
| Iron oxide, black INS 172(i) | 1,000 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 172(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Iron oxide, red INS 172(ii) | 1,000 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 172(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Iron oxide, yellow INS 172(iii) | 1,000 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 172(iii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Isomalt (Hydrogenated isomaltulose) E953 | GMP | 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 953, food category 12.2.2 |
| Lactitol E966 | GMP | 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 966, food category 12.2.2 |
| Lauric arginate ethyl ester E243 | 200 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 243, food category 12.2.2 |
| Magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate E450(ix) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(ix), food category 12.2.2 |
| Magnesium dihydrogen phosphate INS 343(i) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 343(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Magnesium hydrogen phosphate INS 343(ii) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 343(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Magnesium phosphate INS 343(iii) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 343(iii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Maltitol INS 965(i) | GMP | 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 965(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Maltitol syrup E965 | GMP | 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 965(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Monobasic calcium phosphate E341 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 341(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Neotame E961 | 32 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 961, food category 12.2.2 |
| Paprika extract INS 160c(ii) | 350 mg/kg | Note 39 On a total carotenoid basis. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 160c(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Pentapotassium triphosphate INS 451(ii) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 451(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Phosphoric acid E338 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 338, food category 12.2.2 |
| Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate E432 | 5,000 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 432, food category 12.2.2 |
| Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate E434 | 5,000 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 434, food category 12.2.2 |
| Polysorbate 60 E435 | 5,000 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 435, food category 12.2.2 |
| Polysorbate 65 E436 | 5,000 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 436, food category 12.2.2 |
| Polysorbate 80 E433 | 5,000 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 433, food category 12.2.2 |
| Ponceau 4R (Cochineal red A) E124 | 500 mg/kg | — | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 124, food category 12.2.2 |
| Potassium benzoate E212 | 1,000 mg/kg | Note 13 As benzoic acid. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 212, food category 12.2.2 |
| Potassium dihydrogen phosphate INS 340(i) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 340(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Potassium ferrocyanide E536 | 20 mg/kg | Note 24 As anhydrous sodium ferrocyanide. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 536, food category 12.2.2 |
| Potassium metabisulfite E224 | 200 mg/kg | Note 44 As residual SO2. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 224, food category 12.2.2 |
| Potassium polyphosphate E452 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 452(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Potassium saccharin E954 | 150 mg/kg | 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. Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 954(iii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Potassium sulfite INS 225 | 200 mg/kg | Note 44 As residual SO2. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 225, food category 12.2.2 |
| Saccharin E954 | 150 mg/kg | 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. Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 954(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium acid phosphate INS 339(i) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 339(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium acid pyrophosphate E450 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium aluminosilicate E554 | 1,000 mg/kg | Note 6 As aluminium. Note 255 Except for use in seasonings applied to foods in food category 15.1 at 1 700 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 554, food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium benzoate E211 | 1,000 mg/kg | Note 13 As benzoic acid. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 211, food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium bisulfite E222 | 200 mg/kg | Note 44 As residual SO2. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 222, food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium calcium polyphosphate E452 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 452(iii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium metabisulfite E223 | 200 mg/kg | Note 44 As residual SO2. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 223, food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium polyphosphate E452 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 452(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium potassium tartrate E337 | 7,500 mg/kg | Note 45 As tartaric acid. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 337, food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium saccharin E954 | 150 mg/kg | 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. Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 954(iv), food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium sulfite E221 | 200 mg/kg | Note 44 As residual SO2. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 221, food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium tartrate E335 | 7,500 mg/kg | Note 45 As tartaric acid. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 335(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium thiosulfate INS 539 | 200 mg/kg | Note 44 As residual SO2. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 539, food category 12.2.2 |
| Sodium tripolyphosphate E451 | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 451(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Sorbitol E420 | GMP | 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 420(i), food category 12.2.2 |
| Sorbitol syrup INS 420(ii) | GMP | 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 420(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Steviol glycosides from fermentation E960b | 30 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 12.2.2 |
| Steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (Steviol glycosides from Stevia) E960 | 30 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 12.2.2 |
| Sucralose E955 | 700 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 955, food category 12.2.2 |
| Sucroglycerides E474 | 20,000 mg/kg | Note 423 For use in dashi and furikake only. Note 424 For use as a glazing agent. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 474, food category 12.2.2 |
| Sucrose esters of fatty acids E473 | 20,000 mg/kg | Note 423 For use in dashi and furikake only. Note 424 For use as a glazing agent. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 473, food category 12.2.2 |
| Sucrose Oligoesters, Type I and Type II INS 473a | 20,000 mg/kg | Note 423 For use in dashi and furikake only. Note 424 For use as a glazing agent. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 473a, food category 12.2.2 |
| Sulfur dioxide E220 | 200 mg/kg | Note 44 As residual SO2. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 220, food category 12.2.2 |
| Tartaric acid E334 | 7,500 mg/kg | Note 45 As tartaric acid. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 334, food category 12.2.2 |
| Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate E450(v) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(v), food category 12.2.2 |
| Tripotassium phosphate INS 340(iii) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 340(iii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Trisodium diphosphate E450(ii) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 450(ii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Trisodium phosphate INS 339(iii) | 2,200 mg/kg | Note 33 As phosphorus. Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 339(iii), food category 12.2.2 |
| Xylitol E967 | GMP | 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 967, food category 12.2.2 |
| Yellow prussiate of soda E535 | 20 mg/kg | Note 24 As anhydrous sodium ferrocyanide. | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 535, food category 12.2.2 |
| β-Carotene-rich extract from Dunaliella Salina INS 160a(iv) | 100 mg/kg | 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 12.2.2 |
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.
12.2 Herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments (e.g. seasoning for instant noodles) — 14 additives
| Additive | Maximum level | Notes | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascorbyl palmitate | 500 mg/kg | Note 10 As ascorbyl stearate. Note XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 304, food category 12.2 |
| Ascorbyl stearate | 500 mg/kg | Note 10 As ascorbyl stearate. Note XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 305, food category 12.2 |
| Butylated hydroxyanisole | 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 XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 320, food category 12.2 |
| Butylated hydroxytoluene | 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 XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 321, food category 12.2 |
| Calcium disodium EDTA | 70 mg/kg | Note 21 As anhydrous calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate. Note XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 385, food category 12.2 |
| Calcium sorbate | 1,000 mg/kg | Note 42 As sorbic acid. Note XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 203, food category 12.2 |
| Disodium EDTA | 70 mg/kg | Note 21 As anhydrous calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate. Note XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 386, food category 12.2 |
| dl-alpha-Tocopherol | 2,000 mg/kg | Note 421 For use in pastes and condiment products containing plant-derived oils only. Note XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 307c, food category 12.2 |
| Potassium sorbate | 1,000 mg/kg | Note 42 As sorbic acid. Note XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 202, food category 12.2 |
| 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 XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 310, food category 12.2 |
| Sorbic acid | 1,000 mg/kg | Note 42 As sorbic acid. Note XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 200, food category 12.2 |
| TBHQ | 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 XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 319, food category 12.2 |
| Tocopherol concentrate, mixed | 2,000 mg/kg | Note 421 For use in pastes and condiment products containing plant-derived oils only. Note XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 307b, food category 12.2 |
| Tocopherols | 2,000 mg/kg | Note 421 For use in pastes and condiment products containing plant-derived oils only. Note XS326 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Black, White and Green Peppers (CODEX STAN 326-2017). Note XS327 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cumin (CODEX STAN 327-2017). Note XS328 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Thyme (CODEX STAN 328-2017). Note XS342 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Oregano (CXS 342-2021). Note XS343 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried roots, rhizomes and bulbs: Dried or dehydrated ginger (CXS 343-2021). Note XS344 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried floral parts: Cloves (CXS 344-2021). Note XS345 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Basil (CXS 345-2021). Note XS347 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic (CXS 347-2019). Note XS351 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Floral Parts - Saffron (CXS 351-2022). Note XS352 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Seeds – Nutmeg (CXS 352-2022). Note XS353 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika (CXS 353-2022). | CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 307a, food category 12.2 |