§172.410. Calcium silicate.

21 C.F.R. § 172.410

Calcium silicate, including synthetic calcium silicate, may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:

(a)

It is used as an anticaking agent in food in an amount not in excess of that reasonably required to produce its intended effect.

(b)

It will not exceed 2 percent by weight of the food, except that it may be present up to 5 percent by weight of baking powder.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 341, 342, 348, 371, 379e.

Source: 42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.