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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
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Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
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SubChapter B - Food for Human Consumption |
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Part 172 - Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption |
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Subpart H - Other Specific Usage Additives |
§ 172.720 - Calcium lactobionate.
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§ 172.720 Calcium lactobionate.
The food additive calcium lactobionate may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a) The food additive is the calcium salt of lactobionic acid (4-(β,D-galactosido)-D-gluconic acid) produced by the oxidation of lactose.
(b) It is used or intended for use as a firming agent in dry pudding mixes at a level not greater than that required to accomplish the intended effect.