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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

MAGNESIUM DL-LACTATE
INS: 329
Chemical names: MAGNESIUM DL(-)-2-HYDROXYPROPIONATE
Synonyms: DL-LACTIC ACID MAGNESIUM SALT; MAGNESIUM DI-DL-LACTATE
Functional class: BUFFERING AGENT; DOUGH CONDITIONER; DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Latest evaluation: 1979
ADI: NOT LIMITED
Comments: Included in the group ADI for DL-lactic acid and bases
Report: TRS 648-JECFA 23/30
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/34 (METALS LIMITS) (2002)
Tox monograph: NOT PREPARED
Previous status: 1983, FNP 28-JECFA 27/72. R; COMPENDIUM/885
1982, FNP 25-JECFA 26/112. R
1979, FNP 12-JECFA 23/71. R,T
1978, FNP 7-JECFA 22/44. N,T
 
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