ANNEX XIVU.K.CONVERSION FACTORSCONVERSION FACTORS FOR THE CALCULATION OF ENERGY

The energy value to be declared shall be calculated using the following conversion factors:

— carbohydrate (except polyols),

17 kJ/g — 4 kcal/g

— polyols,

10 kJ/g — 2,4 kcal/g

— protein,

17 kJ/g — 4 kcal/g

— fat,

37 kJ/g — 9 kcal/g

— salatrims,

25 kJ/g — 6 kcal/g

— alcohol (ethanol),

29 kJ/g — 7 kcal/g

— organic acid,

13 kJ/g — 3 kcal/g

— fibre,

8 kJ/g — 2 kcal/g

— erythritol,

0 kJ/g — 0 kcal/g