Taiwan will implement caramel pigment limits for cola, soy sauce and other foods.

Food Partners Network News According to Taiwan's "Central News Agency" 10 news, Taiwan's "Ministry of Health and Welfare" decided to caramel pigment as the 39th colorant, the end of this year will announce the limit standard, cola contains no more than 50 grams per kg of caramel pigment.
the Food and Drug Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare, there are currently 38 colorants, which will be announced as the 39th caramel pigment by the end of this year, effective immediately after the announcement.
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration has tated the scope of use of food additives and the draft amendment to the limit specification standard, which includes the caramel pigment limit standard for many foods, and after the official announcement, the content of the fourth type of caramel pigment per kilogram of cola beverage shall not exceed 50 grams.
in soy sauce, vinegar, coffee, the third type of caramel pigment content per kilogram of strong-colored soy sauce shall not exceed 60 grams, brewed soy sauce shall not exceed 20 grams, vinegar and coffee shall not exceed 10 grams.
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration also stipulates that fresh meat, aquatic products, legumes and fruits are not allowed to use caramel pigment.
Caramel pigment is widely found in processed foods, in addition to dark cola, sass, soy sauce, vinegar will use caramel pigment to deepen the color, jam, pickled food, canned and other foods, if the use of caramel pigment, must be marked according to law, manufacturers must also provide the use of caramel pigment documents for inspection.
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