Sodium nitrite (250)
Functional Classes: Colour retention agent, Preservative
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GSFA Provisions for Sodium nitrite
N°
Food Category
Max Level
Notes
08.2.2.0
80 mg/kg
288: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Ham (CODEX STAN 96-1981) and Cooked Cured Pork Shoulder (CODEX STAN 97-1981).
32: As residual NO2 ion.
N°
08.2.2.0
Max Level
80 mg/kg
Notes
288: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Ham (CODEX STAN 96-1981) and Cooked Cured Pork Shoulder (CODEX STAN 97-1981).
32: As residual NO2 ion.
08.3.0.0
80 mg/kg
286: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Luncheon Meat (CODEX STAN 89-1981) and the Standard for Cooked Cured Chopped Meat (CODEX STAN 98-1981).
287: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Corned Beef (CODEX STAN 88-1981) at 30 mg/kg as residual NO2 ion.
32: As residual NO2 ion.
N°
08.3.0.0
Food Category
Max Level
80 mg/kg
Notes
286: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Luncheon Meat (CODEX STAN 89-1981) and the Standard for Cooked Cured Chopped Meat (CODEX STAN 98-1981).
287: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Corned Beef (CODEX STAN 88-1981) at 30 mg/kg as residual NO2 ion.
32: As residual NO2 ion.