E 415: Xanthan
E 415 (Xanthan, englisch: Xanthan gum) steht in der Unionsliste der Lebensmittelzusatzstoffe. Die Liste führt 12 Lebensmittelkategorien mit einer Zulassung aus 4 Rechtsakten; der jüngste davon gilt seit 25. Juni 2014.
Fakten
| E-Nummer | E 415 |
|---|---|
| Name (deutsch) | Xanthan (Wikidata Q410768, CC0; Community-Angabe) |
| Weitere Namen | E 415; E415; Xantan; Xanthangummi |
| Bezeichnung in der EU-Liste | Xanthan gum (englisch) |
| Eintrag in der Liste | eigener Eintrag · EU-Datenbank (POL-FAD-IMPORT-3140) |
| Rechtsgrundlage | Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1333/2008, Anhang II (Unionsliste) |
Der Stoff gehört in der Liste außerdem zu der Gruppe „Group I, Additives“ (68 Kategorien). Für Gruppen gelten gemeinsame Zulassungen oder Höchstmengen; Einzelheiten stehen in der EU-Datenbank.
Zugelassene Verwendungen
Kategorien und Bedingungen wie in der EU-Liste (englisch). „quantum satis“ heißt: keine Höchstmenge festgelegt, Verwendung nach guter Herstellungspraxis. Höchstmengen beziehen sich auf das Lebensmittel, wie es verkauft wird, sofern der Eintrag nichts anderes sagt.
| Kategorie | Lebensmittelkategorie (EU-Liste) | Beschränkung | Rechtsakt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.2 | Unflavoured live fermented cream products and substitute products, both with a fat content of less than 20 % | quantum satis (keine Höchstmenge festgelegt, Verwendung nach guter Herstellungspraxis) | 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. |
| 1.10 | Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children* | Höchstmenge 10000 mg/l | 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. |
| 4.2.3 | canned or bottled fruit and vegetables | quantum satis (keine Höchstmenge festgelegt, Verwendung nach guter Herstellungspraxis); only chestnuts in liquid | 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. |
| 4.2.5 | jam jellies and marmalades and similar products | Höchstmenge 10000 mg/kg | (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series |
| 4.2.5.2 | Jam, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC | Höchstmenge 10000 mg/kg | 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. |
| 4.2.5.3 | other similar fruit or vegetable spreads | Höchstmenge 10000 mg/kg | 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. |
| 8.2 | Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 | quantum satis (keine Höchstmenge festgelegt, Verwendung nach guter Herstellungspraxis); only preparations in which ingredients have been injected; meat preparations composed of meat parts that have been handled differently: minced, sliced or processed and that are combined together. Except bifteki, soutzoukaki, kebap, gyros and souvlaki | 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. |
| 11.4.1 | table-top sweeteners in liquid form | quantum satis (keine Höchstmenge festgelegt, Verwendung nach guter Herstellungspraxis) | 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. |
| 11.4.2 | table-top sweeteners in powder form | quantum satis (keine Höchstmenge festgelegt, Verwendung nach guter Herstellungspraxis) | 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. |
| 13.1.3 | Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 | Zulassung ohne Mengenangabe; For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded Höchstmenge 10000 mg/kg; only processed cereal based foods and baby foods Höchstmenge 20000 mg/kg; only gluten-free cereal-based foods | 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. |
| 13.1.5.1 | Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants | Höchstmenge 1200 mg/kg; From birth onwards for use in products based on amino acids or peptides for use with patients who have problems with impairment of the gastrointestinal tract, protein mal-absorption or inborn errors of metabolism | 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. |
| 13.1.5.2 | Foods for special medical purposes, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants as from four months of age and for young children | Höchstmenge 1200 mg/kg; From birth onwards for use in products based on amino acids or peptides for use with patients who have problems with impairment of the gastrointestinal tract, protein mal-absorption or inborn errors of metabolism | 2026/196, OJ L series, 29/01/2026 p.L series (EU) No 0601/2014, OJ L 166, 05/06/2014 p.11 (EU) No 1129/2011, OJ L295, 12/11/2011 p.1 2025-2058, OJ L Series, 15/10/2025 p. |
Weiter
Quellen: EU-Zusatzstoffliste, Europäische Kommission, GD SANTE, CC BY 4.0, Stand 29. Januar 2026; Name: Wikidata, CC0 1.0