Safety of the extension of use of sodium propionate (E 281) as a food additive

Abstract The present scientific opinion deals with the safety of the extension of use of sodium propionate (E 281) when used as antimicrobial agent in meat preparations, processed meat and processed fish up to 5,000 mg/kg. Sodium propionate is currently an authorised food additive in the European Un...

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Main Author: EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-08-01
Series:EFSA Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4546