The EU authorizes the use of curdlan as a food additive in new products
19 Oct 20264 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of processed foods in the EU
Summary
The EU expands the use of curdlan, a natural thickener, in processed foods. Food companies must adapt their formulations and labeling.
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Regulation (EU) 2026/2298 amends Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 and the Annex of Regulation (EU) 231/2012 to authorize or expand the use of curdlan (E-424) as a food additive in the EU. Curdlan is a polysaccharide of microbial origin used as a gelling and thickening agent in processed food products. Food sector …
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CELEX:32026R2298: Reglamento (UE) 2026/2298 de la Comisión, de 16 de octubre de 2026, por el que se modifican el anexo II del Reglamento (CE) n.o 1333/2008 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo y el anexo del Reglamento (UE) n.o 231/2012 de la Comisión por lo que se refiere al uso del curdlano
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