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 / § 172.755 Stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate.
§ 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 |
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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:
(c) The additive is used or intended for use as an emulsion stabilizer in or with shortenings containing emulsifiers.