FSSAI notifies a new method for the detection of a specific marker for rice syrup

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India vide its notification dated 4^th June 2020 has approved a new method for detection of 2 Acetylfuran-3-Glucopyranoside Isomaltol, a specific marker for rice syrup.

FSSAI has decided to reinstate the parameter specific marker for rice syrup under sub-regulation 2.8.3 of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011. The minimum concentration for detection of 2 Acetylfuran-3-Glucopyranoside in honey is 1 mg/kg.

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