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Paragraph 3 Lipids

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MinimumMaximum
0.8 g/100 kJ1.5 g/100 kJ
(3.3 g/100 kcal)(6.5 g/100 kcal)
(3.1)

The use of the following substances is prohibited:

  • sesame seed oil;

  • cotton seed oil;

  • fats containing more than 8% trans isomers of fatty acids.

(3.2)

Lauric acid

MinimumMaximum
—15% of the total fat content
(3.3)

Myristic acid

MinimumMaximum
—15% of the total fat content
(3.4)

Linoleic acid (in the form of glycerides=linoleates)

MinimumMaximum
70 mg/100 kJ285 mg/100 kJ
(300 mg/100 kcal)1200 mg/100 kcal)