L-ergothioneine

Specification: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2017/2470/annex/paragraph/2

Conditions under which the novel food may be used: Food category Maximum levels

Alcohol-free beverages 0.025 g/kg

Cereal bars 0.2 g/kg

Chocolate confectionery 0.25 g/kg

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC 30 mg/day for general population (excluding pregnant and lactating women) ; 20 mg/day for children older than 3 years

Fresh' milk products (When used in milk products L-ergothioneine may not replace in whole or in part, any milk constituent) 0.040 g/kg

Milk-based drinks 0.025 g/kg

Food category	Maximum levels
Alcohol-free beverages	0.025 g/kg
Cereal bars	0.2 g/kg
Chocolate confectionery	0.25 g/kg
Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC	30 mg/day for general population (excluding pregnant and lactating women) ; 20 mg/day for children older than 3 years
Fresh' milk products (When used in milk products L-ergothioneine may not replace in whole or in part, any milk constituent)	0.040 g/kg
Milk-based drinks	0.025 g/kg

Additional specific labelling requirements: The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be 'L-ergothioneine'

Legislation links: England, Scotland, Wales: Assimilated EU Regulations 2017/2470 , Assimilated EU Regulations 2018/462 , Assimilated EU Regulations 2020/1559

Last updated: 01 April 2025 The date the item authorisation was last updated.

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