Jams, jellies, marmelades (04.1.2.5)

Description

Jams, preserves and conserves are thick, spreadable products prepared by boiling whole fruit or pieces of fruit, fruit pulp or puree, with or without fruit juice or concentrated fruit juice, and sugar to thicken, and to which pectin and fruit pieces may be added. Jelly is a clear spreadable product prepared similarly to jam, except that it is has a smoother consistency and does not contain fruit pieces. Marmelade is a thick spreadable fruit slurry prepared from whole fruit, fruit pulp or puree (usually citrus), and boiled with sugar to thicken, to which pectin and fruit pieces and fruit peel pieces may be added.1, 2 Includes dietetic counterparts made with non-nutritive high-intensity sweeteners. Examples include: orange marmelade, grape jelly, and strawberry jam.

This page provides information on the food additive provisions that are acceptable for use in foods conforming to the food category.

GSFA Provisions for Food Category 04.1.2.5

INS No

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

Notes

Defined In

950

1000 mg/kg

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.

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.

04.1.2.5

950

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

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.

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.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

969

10 mg/kg

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.

XS296: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Jams, Jellies and Marmalades (CODEX STAN 296-2009).

04.1.2.5

969

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

10 mg/kg

Notes

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.

XS296: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Jams, Jellies and Marmalades (CODEX STAN 296-2009).

Defined In

04.1.2.5

129

100 mg/kg

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

04.1.2.5

129

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

951

1000 mg/kg

191: If used in combination with aspartame-acesulfame salt (INS 962), the combined maximum use level, expressed as aspartame, should not exceed this level.

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.

04.1.2.5

951

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

191: If used in combination with aspartame-acesulfame salt (INS 962), the combined maximum use level, expressed as aspartame, should not exceed this level.

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.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

962

1000 mg/kg

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).

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.

04.1.2.5

962

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

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).

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.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

1000 mg/kg

13: As benzoic acid.

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

13: As benzoic acid.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

160a(ii)

1000 mg/kg

-

04.1.2.5

160a(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.1.2.5

133

100 mg/kg

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

04.1.2.5

133

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

161g

200 mg/kg

5: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Jams, Jellies and Marmalades (CODEX STAN 296-2009).

04.1.2.5

161g

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

5: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Jams, Jellies and Marmalades (CODEX STAN 296-2009).

Defined In

04.1.2.5

150c

200 mg/kg

-

04.1.2.5

150c

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.1.2.5

150d

1500 mg/kg

-

04.1.2.5

150d

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1500 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.1.2.5

120

200 mg/kg

178: As carminic acid.

04.1.2.5

120

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

178: As carminic acid.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

200 mg/kg

-

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

200 mg/kg

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

04.1.2.5

-

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

1000 mg/kg

17: As cyclamic acid.

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.

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

17: As cyclamic acid.

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.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

130 mg/kg

21: As anhydrous calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate.

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

130 mg/kg

Notes

21: As anhydrous calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

143

400 mg/kg

-

04.1.2.5

143

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

400 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.1.2.5

163(ii)

500 mg/kg

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

181: As anthocyanin.

04.1.2.5

163(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

181: As anthocyanin.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

250 mg/kg

27: As para-hydroxybenzoic acid.

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

250 mg/kg

Notes

27: As para-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

132

300 mg/kg

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

04.1.2.5

132

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

300 mg/kg

Notes

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

200 mg/kg

-

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.1.2.5

961

70 mg/kg

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.

04.1.2.5

961

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

70 mg/kg

Notes

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.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

900a

30 mg/kg

-

04.1.2.5

900a

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

30 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.1.2.5

124

100 mg/kg

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

04.1.2.5

124

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

405

5000 mg/kg

409: For use only in products intended for further processing or special dietary uses, reduced or low sugar content, or where sweetening properties have been replaced wholly or partially by food additive sweeteners.

XS296: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Jams, Jellies and Marmalades (CODEX STAN 296-2009).

04.1.2.5

405

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

5000 mg/kg

Notes

409: For use only in products intended for further processing or special dietary uses, reduced or low sugar content, or where sweetening properties have been replaced wholly or partially by food additive sweeteners.

XS296: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Jams, Jellies and Marmalades (CODEX STAN 296-2009).

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

200 mg/kg

-

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

200 mg/kg

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.

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

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.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

1000 mg/kg

42: As sorbic acid.

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

42: As sorbic acid.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

360 mg/kg

26: As steviol equivalents.

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

360 mg/kg

Notes

26: As steviol equivalents.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

955

400 mg/kg

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.

04.1.2.5

955

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

400 mg/kg

Notes

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.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

100 mg/kg

44: As residual SO2.

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

44: As residual SO2.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

110

300 mg/kg

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

04.1.2.5

110

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

300 mg/kg

Notes

161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

-

3000 mg/kg

45: As tartaric acid.

04.1.2.5

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

3000 mg/kg

Notes

45: As tartaric acid.

Defined In

04.1.2.5

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Note: Items in uppercase (e.g. PHOSPHATES) refer to food additive groups.

  1. Food Chemistry, H.-D. Belitz & W. Grosch, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, 1987, pp. 613-617.
  2. Standard for Jams, Jellies and Marmalades (CODEX STAN 296-2009).