SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Friday (May 24) issued a recall for two Xiyuguoyuan Xinjiang Paper Roasted Walnut products after finding that they contained cyclamate and excessive amounts of acesulfame K.
Cyclamate and acesulfame K are permitted food additives used as artificial sweeteners and can be used in certain food products such as soft drinks and canned fruits, SFA said in a media release.
However, the use of cyclamate in walnuts as well as other nut and seed products is currently not allowed.
Acesulfame K can be used in nut and seed products, but only up to a maximum level that is stated in the Singapore Food Regulations
The affected products are made in China and can be found in 500g packs and 1kg boxes.
SFA has directed the products’ importer, Hong Xin Da, to recall the implicated products. The recall is ongoing.