Regulatory Aspects of Additives in Brazilian Gelatin Desserts

Resumo

Gelatin desserts are a standard part of many people's daily lives due to their practicality and affordable price. In this study, compliance with ANVISA regulatory standards related to the use of additives in the production of these desserts was analyzed. Eighteen products of various brands and flavors were collected and classified into standard and diet categories. Inconsistencies in the use of some additives were observed: lack of regulation for the additive's use in this type of dessert, incorrect classification, and labeling, and the absence of information about the additive's classification on the label (artificial, natural, or synthetic identical to natural). Therefore, based on the analysis of the obtained samples, we concluded that some brands of gelatin desserts still need to comply with the legislation regulating this product fully.