§172.720. Calcium lactobionate.

21 C.F.R. § 172.720

The food additive calcium lactobionate may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:

(a)

The food additive is the calcium salt of lactobionic acid (4-(β,D-galactosido)-D-gluconic acid) produced by the oxidation of lactose.

(b)

It is used or intended for use as a firming agent in dry pudding mixes at a level not greater than that required to accomplish the intended effect.

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.