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Regulated Food and Feed Products for Great Britain

Mycelial extract from Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)

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Product details

Definition/Description
The novel food ingredient is a sterile aqueous extract obtained from the mycelium of Lentinula edodes cultivated in a submerged fermentation. It is a light brown, slightly turbid liquid.
Authorised novel ID
NOVEL-94
Traditional food
No

Status

Status
Authorised
Applies in
England, Scotland, Wales
Status change date
The date the status was last changed.

Terms of authorisation

Conditions under which the novel food may be used
Food category Maximum levels
Bread products 2 ml/100 g
Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC 2.5 ml per day dose
Foods based on yoghurt 1.5 ml/100 ml
Ready prepared meals 2.5 ml per meal
Soft drinks 0.5 ml/100 ml
Additional specific labelling requirements
The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be 'extract from the mushroom Lentinula edodes' or 'extract from Shiitake mushroom'
Other requirements
not specified
Data protection
not specified

Updates

Last updated
The date the item authorisation was last updated.