date:Nov 04, 2015
ythritol (E 968) is safe for use in foods. The approval of erythritol (E 968) by the Union does not yet cover its use in beverages because the SCF opinion stated that the laxative threshold may be exceeded, especially by young consumers, through ingestion of erythritol in beverages.
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On 12 February 2015 the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) issued an opinion (3) on the safety of the proposed extension of use of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive. The Authority conclu