GALLOTANNIC ACID

Overview

Chemical Names
Gallotannins from certain natural sources
Synonyms
Tannins (food grade); Gallotannic acid
CAS number
536-08-3; 1401-55-4
INS
181
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives
FILTERING_AID
INS matches
181

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1989

ADI:
NOT SPECIFIED

Comments:
For use as a filtering aid where the application of good manufacturing practice ensures that it is removed from food after use
Meeting:
35
Specs Code:
R (1992)
Report: 
TRS 789-JECFA 35/27
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 70.39/NMRS 48A-JECFA 14/82 (1970)
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
1992, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 1/FNP 52 Add.1/117. R 1989, FNP 49-JECFA 35/70; COMPENDIUM/1471. R,T 1987, TRS 759-JECFA 31/32, FNP 38-JECFA 31/250, FAS 70.39/NMRS 48A-JECFA 14/82 (1970). ADI NOT SPECIFIED (TEMPORARY; FOR USE AS A PROCESSING AID). NS/TE. R,T
1992, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 1/FNP 52 Add.1/117. R 1989, FNP 49-JECFA 35/70; COMPENDIUM/1471. R,T 1987, TRS 759-JECFA 31/32, FNP 38-JECFA 31/250, FAS 70.39/NMRS 48A-JECFA 14/82 (1970). ADI NOT SPECIFIED (TEMPORARY; FOR USE AS A PROCESSING AID). NS/TE. R,T