4.2.5.3 Other similar fruit or vegetable spreads
EU food category, from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, Part D.
Under Annex II, an additive may be used only in the foods and under the conditions listed for them. This page shows what is listed for this category. It does not infer anything from broader categories: where Annex II extends a broader category's provisions to its subcategories, it says so in that category's own listing. See the broader category 4.2.5.
Listed for this category
| Additive | Maximum level | Conditions | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acesulfame potassium E950 | 1,000 mg/kg | only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0913/2013 |
| Advantame E969 | 10 mg/kg | only dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0497/2014 |
| Agar E406 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 32: Maximum individually or in combination with E 400 - 404, E 406, E 407, E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 418. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Annatto extracts, bixin-based E160b(i) | 20 mg/kg | except crème de pruneaux. Note 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 2020/0771 |
| Annatto extracts, norbixin-based E160b(ii) | 20 mg/kg | except crème de pruneaux’. Note 94: When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 2020/0771 |
| Ascorbic acid E300 | quantum satis | — | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Aspartame E951 | 1,000 mg/kg | only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1092/2014 |
| Aspartame-acesulfame salt E962 | 1,000 mg/kg | only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 49: The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950). | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1092/2014 |
| Calcium chloride E509 | quantum satis | — | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Calcium citrate E333 | quantum satis | Authorised under E 333, Calcium citrates. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 333, Calcium citrates |
| Calcium cyclamate INS 952(ii) | 500 mg/kg | Authorised under E 952, Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts. only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 51: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0913/2013, under E 952, Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts |
| Calcium lactate E327 | quantum satis | — | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Calcium saccharin E954 | 200 mg/kg | Authorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts |
| Carmines E120 | 100 mg/kg | except crème de pruneaux. Note 31: Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0232/2012 |
| Carob bean gum E410 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 32: Maximum individually or in combination with E 400 - 404, E 406, E 407, E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 418. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Carrageenan E407 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 32: Maximum individually or in combination with E 400 - 404, E 406, E 407, E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 418. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Citric acid E330 | quantum satis | — | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Curcumin E100 | quantum satis | except crème de pruneaux. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Cyclamic acid INS 952(i) | 500 mg/kg | Authorised under E 952, Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts. only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 51: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0913/2013, under E 952, Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts |
| Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts E952 | 500 mg/kg | Authorised under E 952, Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts. only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 51: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0913/2013, under E 952, Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts |
| Dicalcium citrate E333(ii) | quantum satis | Authorised under E 333, Calcium citrates. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 333, Calcium citrates |
| Disodium citrate E331(ii) | quantum satis | Authorised under E 331, Sodium citrates. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 331, Sodium citrates |
| Gellan gum E418 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 32: Maximum individually or in combination with E 400 - 404, E 406, E 407, E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 418. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Green S E142 | 100 mg/kg | except crème de pruneaux. Note 31: Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0232/2012 |
| Guar gum E412 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 32: Maximum individually or in combination with E 400 - 404, E 406, E 407, E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 418. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Lactic acid E270 | quantum satis | — | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Lutein esters from Tagetes erecta INS 161b(iii) | 100 mg/kg | Authorised under E 161b, Lutein. except crème de pruneaux. Note 31: Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0232/2012, under E 161b, Lutein |
| Lutein from Tagetes erecta E161b | 100 mg/kg | Authorised under E 161b, Lutein. except crème de pruneaux. Note 31: Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0232/2012, under E 161b, Lutein |
| Lycopene E160d | 10 mg/kg | Authorised under E 160d, Lycopene. except crème de pruneaux. Note 31: Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0232/2012, under E 160d, Lycopene |
| Lycopene, Blakeslea trispora INS 160d(iii) | 10 mg/kg | Authorised under E 160d, Lycopene. except crème de pruneaux. Note 31: Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0232/2012, under E 160d, Lycopene |
| Lycopene, synthetic INS 160d(i) | 10 mg/kg | Authorised under E 160d, Lycopene. except crème de pruneaux. Note 31: Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0232/2012, under E 160d, Lycopene |
| Lycopene, tomato INS 160d(ii) | 10 mg/kg | Authorised under E 160d, Lycopene. except crème de pruneaux. Note 31: Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0232/2012, under E 160d, Lycopene |
| Malic acid E296 | quantum satis | — | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids E471 | quantum satis | — | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Monocalcium citrate E333(i) | quantum satis | Authorised under E 333, Calcium citrates. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 333, Calcium citrates |
| Neohesperidine DC E959 | 50 mg/kg | only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0913/2013 |
| Neotame E961 | 32 mg/kg | only energy reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1092/2014 |
| Pectins E440 | quantum satis | — | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Polydimethylsiloxane E900 | 10 mg/kg | — | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Polyglycitol syrup E964 | 500,000 mg/l | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar. From 29 November 2012. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1049/2012 |
| Potassium saccharin E954 | 200 mg/kg | Authorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts |
| Saccharin E954 | 200 mg/kg | Authorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts |
| Sodium citrate INS 331(iii) | quantum satis | Authorised under E 331, Sodium citrates. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 331, Sodium citrates |
| Sodium citrates E331 | quantum satis | Authorised under E 331, Sodium citrates. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 331, Sodium citrates |
| Sodium cyclamate INS 952(iv) | 500 mg/kg | Authorised under E 952, Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts. only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 51: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0913/2013, under E 952, Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts |
| Sodium dihydrogen citrate INS 331(i) | quantum satis | Authorised under E 331, Sodium citrates. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 331, Sodium citrates |
| Sodium DL-malate INS 350(ii) | quantum satis | Authorised under E 350, Sodium malates. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 350, Sodium malates |
| Sodium hydrogen DL-malate INS 350(i) | quantum satis | Authorised under E 350, Sodium malates. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 350, Sodium malates |
| Sodium hydroxide E524 | quantum satis | — | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
| Sodium malates E350 | quantum satis | Authorised under E 350, Sodium malates. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 350, Sodium malates |
| Sodium saccharin E954 | 200 mg/kg | Authorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011, under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts |
| Sucralose E955 | 400 mg/kg | only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 0913/2013 |
| Xanthan gum E415 | 10,000 mg/kg | Note 32: Maximum individually or in combination with E 400 - 404, E 406, E 407, E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 418. | Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, as amended by (EU) No 1129/2011 |
Permitted as members of an additive group
Annex II authorises some additives collectively. Each group below shares one set of conditions for this category.
Alginic acid - alginates — 5 additivesML = 10000 mg/kg. Note 32: Maximum individually or in combination with E 400 - 404, E 406, E 407, E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 418.
- Alginic acid E400
- Ammonium alginate E403
- Calcium alginate E404
- Potassium alginate E402
- Sodium alginate E401
Benzoic acid - benzoates (BA) — 4 additivesML = 500 mg/kg. other fruit-based spreads mermeladas. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
- Benzoic acid E210
- Calcium benzoate E213
- Potassium benzoate E212
- Sodium benzoate E211
Group II, Colours atquantum satis — 24 additivesexcept crème de pruneaux.
- Anthocyanins E163
- Beet red E162
- Beta -carotene E160a
- beta-Carotenes, Blakeslea trispora
- beta-Carotenes, vegetable
- Calcium carbonate E170
- Caramel I – plain caramel E150a
- Caramel II - sulfite caramel E150b
- Caramel III - ammonia caramel E150c
- Caramel IV - sulfite ammonia caramel E150d
- Chlorophyllin copper complexes, potassium and sodium salts
- Chlorophylls E140
- Chlorophylls, copper complexes
- Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins E141
- Iron oxide, black
- Iron oxide, red
- Iron oxide, yellow
- Iron oxides and hydroxides E172
- Paprika extract
- Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin E160c
- Riboflavin E101
- Riboflavin-5′-phosphate (sodium) E101
- Vegetable carbon E153
- β-Carotene-rich extract from Dunaliella Salina
Group IV, Polyols — 10 additivesquantum satis. only energy-reduced or with no added sugar.
- Erythritol E968
- Isomalt (Hydrogenated isomaltulose) E953
- Lactitol E966
- Maltitol
- Maltitol syrup E965
- Mannitol E421
- Mannitol manufactured by fermentation E421(ii)
- Sorbitol E420
- Sorbitol syrup
- Xylitol E967
Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates — 6 additivesML = 1000 mg/kg. other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
- Benzoic acid E210
- Calcium benzoate E213
- Potassium benzoate E212
- Potassium sorbate E202
- Sodium benzoate E211
- Sorbic acid E200
Steviol glycosides — 9 additivesML = 200 mg/kg. only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar’;.
- Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides E960c
- Glucosylated steviol glycosides E960d
- Rebaudioside AM produced via enzymatic conversion of highly purified stevioside stevia leaf extracts E960c(iv)
- Rebaudioside D produced via enzymatic conversion of highly purified rebaudioside A stevia leaf extracts E960c(iii)
- Rebaudioside M from fermentation produced by Yarrowia lipolytica E960b(i)
- Rebaudioside M produced via enzymatic conversion of highly purified rebaudioside A stevia leaf extracts E960c(ii)
- Rebaudioside M produced via enzyme modification of steviol glycosides from stevia E960c(i)
- Steviol glycosides from fermentation E960b
- Steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (Steviol glycosides from Stevia) E960
Sulphur dioxide - sulphites — 8 additivesML = 50 mg/kg. Note 3: Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 and relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present.
- Calcium hydrogen sulphite E227
- Calcium sulphite E226
- Potassium bisulfite E228
- Potassium metabisulfite E224
- Sodium bisulfite E222
- Sodium metabisulfite E223
- Sodium sulfite E221
- Sulfur dioxide E220