Whey protein cheese (01.6.6.0)
Description
Product containing the protein extracted from the whey component of milk. These products are principally made by coagulation of whey proteins.1 Example: ricotta cheese. Different from whey cheese (01.6.3).This page provides information on the food additive provisions that are acceptable for use in foods conforming to the food category.
This food category is listed in the Annex to Table 3. Unless specifically indicated below, food additive provisions implied by Table 3 do not automatically apply to this category.
GSFA Provisions for Food Category 01.6.6.0
INS No
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
Notes
Defined In
N°
282
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
3000 mg/kg
Notes
70: As the acid.
Defined In
01.6.6.0
235
40 mg/kg
3: For use in surface treatment only.
80: Equivalent to 2 mg/dm2 surface application to a maximum depth of 5 mm.
01.6.6.0
N°
235
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
40 mg/kg
Notes
3: For use in surface treatment only.
80: Equivalent to 2 mg/dm2 surface application to a maximum depth of 5 mm.
Defined In
01.6.6.0
N°
280
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
3000 mg/kg
Notes
70: As the acid.
Defined In
01.6.6.0
N°
281
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
3000 mg/kg
Notes
70: As the acid.
Defined In
01.6.6.0
N°
-
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
3000 mg/kg
Notes
42: As sorbic acid.
Defined In
01.6.6.0
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Note: Items in uppercase (e.g. PHOSPHATES) refer to food additive groups.
- Standard for Whey Cheeses (CODEX STAN 284-1971).