Commission Directive 2006/125/EC of 5 December 2006 on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children (Text with EEA relevance) (Codified version) (c. 125)

ANNEX I U.K. ESSENTIAL COMPOSITION OF PROCESSED CEREAL-BASED FOODS FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN

2. PROTEIN U.K.

2.1. For products mentioned in Article 1(2)(a)(ii) and (iv), the protein content shall not exceed 1,3 g/100 kJ (5,5 g/100 kcal). U.K.

2.2. For products mentioned in Article 1(2)(a)(ii), the added protein shall not be less than 0,48 g/100 kJ (2 g/100 kcal). U.K.

2.3. For biscuits mentioned in Article 1(2)(a)(iv), made with the addition of a high protein food, and presented as such, the added protein shall not be less than 0,36 g/100 kJ (1,5 g/100 kcal). U.K.

2.4. The chemical index of the added protein shall be equal to at least 80 % of that of the reference protein (casein as defined in Annex III), or the protein efficiency ratio (PER) of the protein in the mixture shall be equal to at least 70 % of that of the reference protein. In all cases, the addition of amino acids shall be permitted solely for the purpose of improving the nutritional value of the protein mixture, and only in the proportions necessary for that purpose. U.K.