Title 21: Food and Drugs
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/ PART 172 - FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
/ Subpart H - Other Specific Usage Additives / § 172.765 Succistearin (stearoyl propylene glycol hydrogen succinate).
§ 172.765 Succistearin (stearoyl propylene glycol hydrogen succinate).
The food additive succistearin (stearoyl propylene glycol hydrogen succinate) may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a) The additive is the reaction product of succinic anhydride, fully hydrogenated vegetable oil (predominantly C
(b) The additive meets the following specifications:
(c) The additive is used or intended for use as an emulsifier in or with shortenings and edible oils intended for use in cakes, cake mixes, fillings, icings, pastries, and toppings, in accordance with good manufacturing practice.