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 / § 172.720 Calcium lactobionate.
§ 172.720 Calcium lactobionate.
The food additive calcium lactobionate may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a) The food additive is the calcium salt of lactobionic acid (4-(β,D-galactosido)-D-gluconic acid) produced by the oxidation of lactose.
(b) It is used or intended for use as a firming agent in dry pudding mixes at a level not greater than that required to accomplish the intended effect.