No record of Singapore importing Thai pineapples containing cyclamic acid: SFA
The Singapore Food Agency said it found no records that the Dragon King brand of frozen peeled pineapples were imported into the country.
SINGAPORE — The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said that a brand of frozen peeled pineapples from Thailand rumoured to contain cyclamic acid has not been imported here.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday (May 28), the agency said that based on its records, there is no import of the Dragon King brand of frozen peeled pineapples into Singapore.
SFA added that it is aware of a “circulating message” which alleged that the fruits have been found to contain cyclamic acid.
Cyclamic acid is a sweetening agent that is allowed for use in certain food products at levels specified in food regulations here, SFA said, but the use of the agent in frozen and chilled fruits is “not permitted in Singapore”.
“As part of our food safety regime, imported food (including pineapples) are subjected to regular inspections and sampling for compliance to our food safety standards and requirements,” it added.
Food that fails inspection and safety tests will not be allowed for sale.
The agency will continue to monitor the safety of imported pineapples closely and has since stepped up its surveillance of peeled pineapples from Thailand.
