{"topic_id":"aafco_ch6_chapter_18_004","category":"us-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: aafco_ch6_chapter_18_004\ncategory: AAFCO-CH6-INGREDIENTS\ntitle: Chapter 18 - 1 Ingredient Definitions\nlang: en\nsource: aafco_ch6_2024_parsed.json\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 536\nextra: {\"chapter\": \"18\", \"ingredient_count\": 1}\n---\n\n# Chapter 18\n\n# AAFCO 2024 Chapter 6 Ingredient Definitions - Chapter 18\n\n**Total ingredients in this chapter: 1**\n\n\n## Chapter Overview\n\nAAFCO Official Publication Chapter 6 contains ingredient definitions for animal feed and pet food. Chapter 18 covers 1 specific ingredients.\n\n\n## Ingredient List\n\n\n### 18.1 18.1\n\nChemical Preservatives When using any of these materials, a statement of the fact that a preservative has been added must be shown. Examples: BHA (a preservative), or preserved with BHT, or sorbic acid added to retard mold growth. Classification Under Food Additives Amendment Name FDA Regulations Ascorbic acid Reg. 582.3013 Chemical preservative Nonea Reg. 582.3149 Chemical preservative Nonea Reg. 582.3021 Chemical preservative Not to exceed 0.1% Reg. 582.3169 Chemical preservative Total content\n\n\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":536,"generated_at":null,"tip":"Use /api/v1/topics to discover more topics. /api/v1/nutrient for precise single-point queries. /api/v1/cross_compare for 2-3 standard comparisons."}