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Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.172.755 Stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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

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:

Acid number 40 to 52.

Total citric acid 15 to 18 percent.

Saponification number 215–255.

(c) The additive is used or intended for use as an emulsion stabilizer in or with shortenings containing emulsifiers.

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