date:Jul 10, 2019
7) Restriction on the use of diacetyl as flavouring substance in oils and fats.
According to experts, diacetyl arises naturally as a byproduct of fermentation.
It is an organic compound, which is a yellow or green liquid with an intensely buttery flavour. It is used in food products and alcoholic beverages to give a buttery/smooth flavour.
Ashwin Bhadri, chief executive officer, Equinox Labs, said, Diacetyl can prove hazardous to human health when heated and inhaled over a long period of time