[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of April 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR172.225]
[Page 41]
TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES (CONTINUED)
PART 172_FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN
CONSUMPTION--Table of Contents
Subpart C_Coatings, Films and Related Substances
Sec. 172.225 Methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from
edible fats and oils.
Methyl esters and ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from edible
fats and oils may be safely used in food, subject to the following
prescribed conditions:
(a) The additive consists of a mixture of either methyl or ethyl
esters of fatty acids produced from edible fats and oils and meets the
following specifications:
(1) Not less than 90 percent methyl or ethyl esters of fatty acids.
(2) Not more than 1.5 percent unsaponifiable matter.
(b) The additive is used or intended for use at the level not to
exceed 3 percent by weight in an aqueous emulsion in dehydrating grapes
to produce raisins, whereby the residue of the additive on the raisins
does not exceed 200 parts per million.
[57 FR 12711, Apr. 13, 1992]
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