Epigallocatechin gallate as a purified extract from green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis)
Product details
- Definition/Description
- A highly purified extract from the leaves of green tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) in the form of a fine, off-white to pale pink powder. It is composed of a minimum of 90 % epigallo-catechin gallate (EGCG), and has a melting point between approx. 210 and 215 °C. Appearance: off-white to pale pink powder.
Conditions of use
- Conditions under which the novel food may be used
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Food category Maximum levels Foods including food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC 150 mg of extract in one portion of food or food supplement
- Additional specific labelling requirements
- The labelling shall bear a statement that consumers should not consume more than 300 mg of extract per day
- Other requirements
- not specified
- Data Protection
- not specified
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