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Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.172.890 Rice bran wax

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

Rice bran wax may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions:

(a) It is the refined wax obtained from rice bran and meets the following specifications:

Melting point 75° C to 80° C.

Free fatty acids, maximum 10 percent.

Iodine number, maximum 20.

Saponification number 75 to 120.

(b) It is used or intended for use as follows:

Food

Limitation in food

Use

Candy

50 p.p.m

Coating.

Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables

․․․․․do

Do.

Chewing gum

2 1/2 pct

Plasticizing material.
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