HYPNEAN (FROM HYPNEA SPP.)
Overview
Synonyms
Irish moss gelose (from chondrus ssp.); Eucheuman (from Eucheuma Spp.); Iridophycan (from Iridaea Spp.); Furcellaran or Danish agar (from Furcellaria Fastigiata); Hypnean (from Hypnea Spp.)
CAS number
9000-07-1
INS
407
Functional Class
Food Additives
EMULSIFIER
GELLING_AGENT
STABILIZER
THICKENER
EMULSIFIER
GELLING_AGENT
STABILIZER
THICKENER
INS matches
407
Evaluations
Evaluation year: 2014
ADI:NOT SPECIFIED
ADI:
NOT SPECIFIED
Comments:
JECFA reviewed data published since the sixty-eighth meeting in 2007, focusing in particular on data of relevance to
the safety assessment of the use of carrageenan (but not processed Eucheuma seaweed) in infant formula. [...]
JECFA concluded that the use of carrageenan in infant formula or formula for special medical purposes at concentrations up to 1000 mg/L is not of concern. JECFA recognized that there is variability in medical conditions among infants requiring formulas for special medical purposes that contain the higher levels of carrageenan, and JECFA noted that these infants would normally be under medical supervision.
Meeting:
79
Specs Code:
R
Report:
Specification:
Addendum:
Evaluation year: 2007
ADI:
NOT SPECIFIED
Comments:
Group ADI for carrageenan and processed eucheuma seaweed.
JECFA was of the view that based on the information available, it is inadvisable to use carrageenan or processed eucheuma seaweed in infant formulas.
Meeting:
28
Specs Code:
R (1985)
Report:
Tox Monograph:
Specification:
Previous Years:
2001, TRS 909-JECFA 57/32, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/13; FAO JECFA Monographs 1 vol.1/341, FAS 48-JECFA 57/91. NOT SPECIFIED (GROUP ADI FOR CARRAGEENAN AND PROCESSED EUCHEUMA SEAWEED). NS. R
1998, TRS 891-JECFA 51/37, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 5
2001, TRS 909-JECFA 57/32, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/13; FAO JECFA Monographs 1 vol.1/341, FAS 48-JECFA 57/91. NOT SPECIFIED (GROUP ADI FOR CARRAGEENAN AND PROCESSED EUCHEUMA SEAWEED). NS. R
1998, TRS 891-JECFA 51/37, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 5