D-Tagatose
Product details
- Definition/Description
- Tagatose is produced by isomerization of galactose by means of chemical or enzymatic conversion, or by epimerization of fructose by means of enzymatic conversion. These are single-step conversions. Appearance: White or almost white crystals
Conditions of use
- Conditions under which the novel food may be used
- not specified
- Additional specific labelling requirements
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1. The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be 'D-Tagatose'.
2. The labelling of any product where the level of D-Tagatose exceeds 15 g per serving and all beverages containing greater than 1 % D-Tagatose (as consumed) shall bear a statement 'excessive consumption may produce laxative effects'.
- Other requirements
- not specified
- Data Protection
- not specified
Dates
- Last updated
Legislation
- Link to legislation