[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: 21CFR172.816]
[Page 83]
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 I_Multipurpose Additives
Sec. 172.816 Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester.
Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester may be safely used in food in
accordance with the following conditions:
(a) It is the methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester having the
following specifications:
Acid number: 10-20
Hydroxyl number: 200-300
pH (5% aqueous): 4.8-5.0
Saponification number: 178-190
(b) It is used or intended for use as follows:
(1) As an aid in crystallization of sucrose and dextrose at a level
not to exceed the minimum quantity required to produce its intended
effect.
(2) As a surfactant in molasses at a level not to exceed 320 parts
per million in the molasses.
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