§ 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:

    Reactant Limitations
    Citric acid
    Monoglycerides of fatty acids Prepared by the glycerolysis of edible fats and oils or derived from fatty acids conforming with § 172.860.
    Stearyl alcohol Derived from fatty acids conforming with § 172.860, or derived synthetically in conformity with § 172.864.

    (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.