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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

(-)-MALIC ACID
COE No.: 17
FEMA No.: 2655
JECFA No.: 619
Chemical names: 2-HYDROXYBUTANEDIOIC ACID
Synonyms: l-MALIC ACID; 2-HYDROXYBUTANEDIOIC ACID; HYDROXYSUCCINIC ACID
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1999
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 896-JECFA 53/67
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/158 (2000)
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/229
Previous status: 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/130, R,T
 
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