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TURMERIC OLEORESIN
Chemical names: 1. 1,7-Bis(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYL)HEPTA-1,6-DIENE-3,5-DIONE; 2. 1-(4-HYDROXY-PHENYL)-7-(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYL)-HEPTA-1,6-DIENE-3,5-DIONE; 3. 1,7-Bis(4-HYDROXYPHENYL)HEPTA-1,6-DIENE-3,5-DIONE
Functional class: FOOD COLOUR; FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1989
ADI: NO ADI ALLOCATED
Comments: The previous temporary ADI was not extended
Report: TRS 789-JECFA 35/22
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/34 (METALS LIMITS) (2002)
Tox monograph: FAS 21-JECFA 30/77 (1986)
Previous status: 1989, FNP 49-JECFA 35/75. R; COMPENDIUM/1571
1986, TRS 751-JECFA 30/20, FNP 37-JECFA 30/145 (TURMERIC COLOUR), FAS 21-JECFA 30/77. 0-0.3 (TEMPORARY). TE. N,T
1985, FNP 34-JECFA 29/229. N
 
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