Paragraph 4 Carbohydrates

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Minimum	Maximum
1.7 g/100 kJ	3.4 g/100 kJ
(7 g/100 kcal)	(14 g/100 kcal)

(4.1)

Only the following carbohydrates may be used:

(4.2)

Lactose

Minimum	Maximum
This provision does not apply to formulae in which soya proteins represent more than 50% of the total protein content.
0.85 g/100 kJ	—
(3.5 g/100 kcal)	—

(4.3)

Sucrose

Minimum	Maximum
—	20% of the total carbohydrate content

(4.4)

Pre–cooked starch and/or gelatinised starch

Minimum	Maximum
—	2 g/100 ml, and 30% of the total carbohydrate content