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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 |
§ 172.890 - Rice bran wax.
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§ 172.890 Rice bran wax.
Rice bran wax may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) It is the refined wax obtained from rice bran and meets the following specifications:
Melting point 75 °C to 80 °C.
Free fatty acids, maximum 10 percent.
Iodine number, maximum 20.
Saponification number 75 to 120.
(b) It is used or intended for use as follows:
Food Limitation in food Use Candy 50 p.p.m Coating. Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables ......do Do. Chewing gum 21⁄2 pct Plasticizing material.