date:May 07, 2012
ng the term cocoa mass would be in violation because it is not the common or usual name of the ingredient.
E-Numbers are not recognized in the US and, therefore, may not be declared on labels in the US. When declaring these ingredients by their actual name, caution must be applied to make sure the declaration is correct - and permitted.
Some E-Number colors are only permitted in the US as certified colors, the so-called FDC numbers. Using the colors in any form other than the certified color is