[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: 21CFR172.850]
[Page 96]
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. 172.850 Lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and propylene
glycol.
The food additive lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and
propylene glycol may be safely used in food in accordance with the
following prescribed conditions:
(a) The additive is a mixture of esters produced by the lactylation
of a product obtained by reacting edible fats or oils with propylene
glycol.
(b) The additive meets the following specifications: Water insoluble
combined lactic acid, 14-18 percent; and acid number, 12 maximum.
(c) It is used in amounts not in excess of that reasonably required
to produce the intended physical effect as an emulsifier, plasticizer,
or surface-active agent in food.
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