Epolyly® HCL has been approved as a food preservative in China. Its addition level for commonly consumed foods ranges from 0.25-0.5 g/kg. The regulations governing the use of Epolyly® HCL vary considerably in the countries in which it is currently approved. Advice regarding the legal status of this product is available as Appendix 1.
Countries
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Food Category
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Max Level (g/kg)
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China
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Fruits and vegetables (including roots and tubers), pulses and legumes, mushrooms and fungi, seaweeds, and nuts and seeds
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0.30
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Rice and rice products
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0.25
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Wheat flour and its product
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0.30
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Coarse grain product
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0.40
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Meat and meat products
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0.30
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Condiments
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0.50
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