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Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Oxystearin |
| European Union | Not Permitted | |
| Australia and New Zealand | Not Permitted |
| Philippines | Approved | Oxystearin |
| Austria | Not Permitted | |
| Belgium | Not Permitted | |
| Bulgaria | Not Permitted | |
| Cyprus | Not Permitted | |
| Czech Republic | Not Permitted | |
| Denmark | Not Permitted | |
| Estonia | Not Permitted | |
| Finland | Not Permitted | |
| France | Not Permitted | |
| Germany | Not Permitted | |
| Greece | Not Permitted | |
| Hungary | Not Permitted | |
| Ireland | Not Permitted | |
| Italy | Not Permitted | |
| Latvia | Not Permitted | |
| Lithuania | Not Permitted | |
| Luxembourg | Not Permitted | |
| Malta | Not Permitted | |
| Netherlands | Not Permitted | |
| Poland | Not Permitted | |
| Portugal | Not Permitted | |
| Romania | Not Permitted | |
| Slovakia | Not Permitted | |
| Slovenia | Not Permitted | |
| Spain | Not Permitted | |
| Sweden | Not Permitted | |
| United Kingdom | Not Permitted | |
| Australia | Not Permitted | |
| New Zealand | Not Permitted |
387 - Oxystearin: Mixture of glycerides of stearic acid and other fatty acids. Metal scavenger and stabiliser (to prevent crystallisation in fats and oils). Found in oils and fats, sugar, yeast products, etc. Acceptable Daily Intake: Up to 25 mg/kg body weight. Side effects: None known in the concentrations used. The body treats it as fat. Although commercially (nearly always) prepared from vegetable oil, fatty acids of animal origin (incl. pork) cannot be excluded.
Glycerides oxidized
Oxidized glyceride
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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