Extract of defatted cocoa powder

Definition/Description: Cocoa ( Theobroma cacao L.) Extract. Appearance: Dark brown powder free of visible impurities

Specification: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2017/2470/annex/paragraph/2

Conditions under which the novel food may be used: Food category Maximum levels

Any other foods (including food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC) which have become established vehicles for functional ingredients and which are typically positioned for consumption by health conscious adults 1 g/day and 300 mg polyphenols corresponding to not more than 550 mg of extract of defatted cocoa powder in one portion of food (or food supplement)

Milk based beverages 1 g/day and 300 mg polyphenols corresponding to not more than 550 mg of extract of defatted cocoa powder in one portion of food (or food supplement)

Nutrition bars 1 g/day and 300 mg polyphenols corresponding to not more than 550 mg of extract of defatted cocoa powder in one portion of food (or food supplement)

Food category	Maximum levels
Any other foods (including food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC) which have become established vehicles for functional ingredients and which are typically positioned for consumption by health conscious adults	1 g/day and 300 mg polyphenols corresponding to not more than 550 mg of extract of defatted cocoa powder in one portion of food (or food supplement)
Milk based beverages	1 g/day and 300 mg polyphenols corresponding to not more than 550 mg of extract of defatted cocoa powder in one portion of food (or food supplement)
Nutrition bars	1 g/day and 300 mg polyphenols corresponding to not more than 550 mg of extract of defatted cocoa powder in one portion of food (or food supplement)

Additional specific labelling requirements: Consumers shall be instructed not to consume more than 600 mg polyphenols corresponding to 1.1 g of extract of defatted cocoa powder per day

Legislation links: England, Scotland, Wales: Assimilated EU Regulations 2017/2470 , Assimilated EU Regulations 2018/1023

Last updated: 01 April 2025 The date the item authorisation was last updated.

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