Sodium nitrate (251)
Synonyms: Chile saltpetre, cubic nitre, Soda nitre
Functional Classes: Colour retention agent, Preservative
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GSFA Provisions for Sodium nitrate
N°
Food Category
Max Level
Notes
01.6.2.0
35 mg/kg
30: As residual NO3 ion.
464: For use in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968) only as preservatives.
XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).
XS274: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969).
XS276: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Camembert (CXS 276-1973).
XS277: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Brie (CXS 277-1973).
XS278: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese (CXS 278-1978).
N°
01.6.2.0
Food Category
Max Level
35 mg/kg
Notes
30: As residual NO3 ion.
464: For use in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968) only as preservatives.
XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).
XS274: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969).
XS276: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Camembert (CXS 276-1973).
XS277: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Brie (CXS 277-1973).
XS278: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese (CXS 278-1978).