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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

KONJAC FLOUR
INS: 425
Synonyms: KONJAC MANNAN; KONJAC; KONNYAKU
Functional class: GELLING AGENT; THICKENER; EMULSIFIER; STABILIZER
Latest evaluation: 1996
ADI: NOT SPECIFIED
Comments: Includes uses as a thickener, emulsifier, stabilizer, and gelling, texturizing and glazing agent.
Report: TRS 868-JECFA 46/39
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/192 (METALS LIMITS) (2001)
Tox monograph: FAS 37-JECFA 46/13
Previous status: 1996, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 4/FNP 52 Add.4/85. R
1993, TRS 837-JECFA 41/19, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 2/FNP 52 Add.2/63, FAS 32-JECFA 41/137. NOT SPECIFIED (TEMPORARY). NS,TE. N,T
 
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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Konjac flour (WHO Food Additives Series 32)
       Konjac flour (WHO Food Additives Series 37)