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TANNIC ACID
INS: 181
Chemical names: GALLOTANNINS FROM CERTAIN NATURAL SOURCES
Synonyms: TANNINS (FOOD GRADE); GALLOTANNIC ACID
Functional class: CLARIFYING AGENT; FLAVOURING AGENT; FLAVOUR ADJUNCT
Latest evaluation: 1989
ADI: NOT SPECIFIED
Comments: For use as a filtering aid where the application of good manufacturing practice ensures that it is removed from food after use
Report: TRS 789-JECFA 35/27
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/68 (METALS LIMITS) (2004)
Tox monograph: FAS 70.39/NMRS 48A-JECFA 14/82 (1970)
Previous status: 1992, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 1/FNP 52 Add.1/117. R
1989, FNP 49-JECFA 35/70; COMPENDIUM/1471. R,T
1987, TRS 759-JECFA 31/32, FNP 38-JECFA 31/250, FAS 70.39/NMRS 48A-JECFA 14/82 (1970). ADI NOT SPECIFIED (TEMPORARY; FOR USE AS A PROCESSING AID). NS/TE. R,T
1970, NMRS 48/TRS 462-JECFA 14/17, FAS 70.40/NMRS 48B-JECFA 14/41, FAS 70.39/NMRS 48A-JECFA 14/82. 0-0.6 (TEMPORARY; DERIVED FROM PERUVIAN TARA). 0-0.3 (TEMPORARY; DERIVED FROM TURKISH ALEPPO, CHINESE TARA AND SICILIAN TUMAC). TE. N,T
1966, NMRS 43/TRS 373-JECFA 10/40. O
1960, NMRS 29/TRS 220-JECFA 5/26
 
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