Fermented vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) and seaweed products, excluding fermented soybean products of food categories 06.8.6, 06.8.7, 12.9.1, 12.9.2.1 and 12.9.2.3 (04.2.2.7)

Description

Fermented vegetables are a type of pickled product, formed by the action of lactic acid bacteria, usually in the presence of salt. 1 Traditional Oriental fermented vegetable products are prepared by air-drying vegetables and exposing them to ambient temperatures so as to allow the microorganisms to flourish; the vegetables are then sealed in an anaerobic environment and salt (to generate lactic acid), spices and seasonings are added.2 Examples include: red pepper paste, fermented vegetable products (some tsukemono other than category 04.2.2.3), kimchi (fermented Chinese cabbage and vegetable preparation), and sauerkraut (fermented cabbage). Excludes fermented soybean products that are found in food categories 06.8.6 (Fermented soybeans (e.g., natto and tempe)), 06.8.7 (Fermented soybean curd), 12.9.1 (Fermented soybean paste e.g., miso), 12.9.2.1 (Fermented soybean sauce), and 12.9.2.3 (Other soybean sauce).

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 04.2.2.7

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.

04.2.2.7

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.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

260

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

260

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

400

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

400

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

300

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

300

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

951

2500 mg/kg

144: For use in sweet and sour products only.

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

04.2.2.7

951

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2500 mg/kg

Notes

144: For use in sweet and sour products only.

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

Defined In

04.2.2.7

-

1000 mg/kg

13: As benzoic acid.

04.2.2.7

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

13: As benzoic acid.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

160a(ii)

1000 mg/kg

-

04.2.2.7

160a(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

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.

92: Excluding tomato-based sauces.

04.2.2.7

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.

92: Excluding tomato-based sauces.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

634

GMP

279: Except for products conforming to the standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

04.2.2.7

634

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

279: Except for products conforming to the standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

Defined In

04.2.2.7

170(i)

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

170(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

509

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

509

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

327

10000 mg/kg

58: As calcium.

04.2.2.7

327

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

10000 mg/kg

Notes

58: As calcium.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

150c

50000 mg/kg

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

04.2.2.7

150c

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

50000 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

04.2.2.7

-

50 mg/kg

-

04.2.2.7

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

50 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

407

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

407

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

-

100 mg/kg

62: As copper.

04.2.2.7

-

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

62: As copper.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

330

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

330

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

472c

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

1400

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

1400

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

472e

Max Level

2500 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

627

GMP

279: Except for products conforming to the standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

04.2.2.7

627

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

279: Except for products conforming to the standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

Defined In

04.2.2.7

631

GMP

279: Except for products conforming to the standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

04.2.2.7

631

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

279: Except for products conforming to the standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

Defined In

04.2.2.7

635

GMP

279: Except for products conforming to the standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

04.2.2.7

635

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

279: Except for products conforming to the standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

Defined In

04.2.2.7

127

30 mg/kg

-

04.2.2.7

127

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

30 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

-

250 mg/kg

21: As anhydrous calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate.

04.2.2.7

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

250 mg/kg

Notes

21: As anhydrous calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

143

100 mg/kg

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

04.2.2.7

143

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

04.2.2.7

297

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

297

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

422

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

422

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

163(ii)

100 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.

04.2.2.7

163(ii)

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.

181: As anthocyanin.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

412

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

412

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

-

300 mg/kg

27: As para-hydroxybenzoic acid.

04.2.2.7

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

300 mg/kg

Notes

27: As para-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

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.

04.2.2.7

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

04.2.2.7

270

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

270

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

322(i)

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

322(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

504(i)

5000 mg/kg

36: On the residual level basis.

04.2.2.7

504(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

5000 mg/kg

Notes

36: On the residual level basis.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

296

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

296

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

621

GMP

279: Except for products conforming to the standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

04.2.2.7

621

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

279: Except for products conforming to the standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

Defined In

04.2.2.7

961

33 mg/kg

144: For use in sweet and sour products only.

04.2.2.7

961

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

33 mg/kg

Notes

144: For use in sweet and sour products only.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

440

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

440

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

-

2200 mg/kg

33: As phosphorus.

04.2.2.7

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2200 mg/kg

Notes

33: As phosphorus.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

900a

10 mg/kg

-

04.2.2.7

900a

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

10 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

124

500 mg/kg

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

04.2.2.7

124

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.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

501(i)

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

501(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

508

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

508

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

407a

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

407a

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

1204

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

1204

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

-

500 mg/kg

-

04.2.2.7

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

-

200 mg/kg

144: For use in sweet and sour products only.

04.2.2.7

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

144: For use in sweet and sour products only.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

262(i)

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

262(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

301

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

301

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

500(i)

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

500(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

350(ii)

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

350(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

316

GMP

280: For use in pickled radish only.

04.2.2.7

316

Max Level

GMP

Notes

280: For use in pickled radish only.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

365

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

365

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

576

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

576

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

325

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

325

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

-

1000 mg/kg

42: As sorbic acid.

04.2.2.7

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

42: As sorbic acid.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

-

200 mg/kg

26: As steviol equivalents.

04.2.2.7

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

26: As steviol equivalents.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

955

580 mg/kg

144: For use in sweet and sour products only.

04.2.2.7

955

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

580 mg/kg

Notes

144: For use in sweet and sour products only.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

-

500 mg/kg

44: As residual SO2.

04.2.2.7

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

44: As residual SO2.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

110

200 mg/kg

92: Excluding tomato-based sauces.

04.2.2.7

110

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

92: Excluding tomato-based sauces.

Defined In

04.2.2.7

437

GMP

XS38: Excluding products conforming to the General Standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

04.2.2.7

437

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

XS38: Excluding products conforming to the General Standard for Edible Fungi and Fungus Products (CODEX STAN 38-1981).

Defined In

04.2.2.7

331(iii)

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

331(iii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

415

GMP

-

04.2.2.7

415

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

04.2.2.7

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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. 572-576.
  2. Asian Foods: Science and Technology, C.Y.W. Ang, K.S. Liu, & Y.-W. Huang, Eds., Chapter 11: Vegetable Products, S.L. Wang, Technomic Publishing Co., Lancaster PA 1999, pp. 320-323.