Ask what is supplied
An extract name can begin a sourcing discussion, but it does not describe the full material. Our suggested inquiry asks for identity, preparation, composition, carrier where relevant, and the intended food application.
Keep marketing descriptors separate from the technical documents. A supplier sample should be identifiable by lot and linked to the same specification that will accompany a commercial delivery.
Record the intended use
JECFA develops safety evaluations, specifications and analytical methods for substances within its remit, including food additives and flavouring agents. A relevant evaluation can be useful background when assessing an ingredient.
A buyer still needs to establish the identity and intended use of the exact supplied material. Define what the application trial is intended to show, preserve the reference sample and keep the source documents with the decision record.
Further reading
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