Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter B - Food for Human Consumption |
Part 172 - Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption |
Subpart H - Other Specific Usage Additives |
§ 172.755 - Stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate.
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§ 172.755 Stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate.
The food additive stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate may be safely used in food in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The additive is prepared by controlled chemical reaction of the following:
(b) The additive stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate, produced as described under paragraph (a) of this section, meets the following specifications:
Acid number 40 to 52.
Total citric acid 15 to 18 percent.
Saponification number 215-255.
(c) The additive is used or intended for use as an emulsion stabilizer in or with shortenings containing emulsifiers.