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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 I - Multipurpose Additives |
§ 172.830 - Succinylated monoglycerides.
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§ 172.830 Succinylated monoglycerides.
The food additive succinylated monoglycerides may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a) The additive is a mixture of semi-and neutral succinic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides produced by the succinylation of a product obtained by the glycerolysis of edible fats and oils, or by the direct esterification of glycerol with edible fat-forming fatty acids.
(b) The additive meets the following specifications:
Succinic acid content: 14.8%-25.6%
Melting point: 50 °C-60 °C.
Acid number: 70-120
(c) The additive is used or intended for use in the following foods:
(1) As an emulsifier in liquid and plastic shortenings at a level not to exceed 3 percent by weight of the shortening.
(2) As a dough conditioner in bread baking, when such use is permitted by an appropriate food standard, at a level not to exceed 0.5 percent by weight of the flour used.