§172.350. Fumaric acid and salts of fumaric acid.
21 C.F.R. § 172.350
Fumaric acid and its calcium, ferrous, magnesium, potassium, and sodium salts may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
The additives meet the following specifications—
Fumaric acid contains a minimum of 99.5 percent by weight of fumaric acid, calculated on the anhydrous basis.
The calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium salts contain a minimum of 99 percent by weight of the respective salt, calculated on the anhydrous basis. Ferrous fumarate contains a minimum of 31.3 percent total iron and not more than 2 percent ferric iron.
With the exception of ferrous fumarate, fumaric acid and the named salts are used singly or in combination in food at a level not in excess of the amount reasonably required to accomplish the intended effect.
Ferrous fumarate is used as a source of iron in foods for special dietary use, when the use is consistent with good nutrition practice.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 341, 342, 348, 371, 379e.
Source
Source: 42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.