New Draft Regulations on Organic Production (October 2001)

ANNEXURE VIII:  Processing aids which may be used for the preparation of products

SUBSTANCE

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

Water

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Calcium chloride

Coagulation agent.

Calcium carbonate

-

Calcium hydroxide

-

Calcium sulphate

Coagulation agent.

Magnesium chloride (or Nigari)

Coagulation agent.

Potassium carbonate

Drying of grape raisins.

Carbon dioxide

-

Nitrogen

-

Ethanol

Solvent.

Tannic acid

Filtration aid.

Egg white albumin

-

Casein

-

Gelatin

-

Isinglass

-

Vegetable oils

Greasing or releasing agent.

Silicon dioxide

As gel or colloidal solution.

Activated carbon

-

Talc

-

Bentonite

-

Kaolin

-

Diatomaceous earth

-

Perlite

-

Hazelnut shells

-

Beeswax

Releasing agent.

Carnauba wax

Releasing agent.

Sulphuric acid

pH adjustment of extraction water in sugar production.

Sodium hydroxide

pH adjustment in sugar production.

Sodium carbonate

Sugar production.

Citric Acid

pH adjustment.

Preparations of micro-organisms and enzymes

Any preparations of micro-organisms and enzymes normally used as processing aids in food processing, with the exception of genetically modified organisms and enzymes derived from genetically modified organisms.