§172.834. Ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides.
21 C.F.R. § 172.834
The food additive ethoxylated mono-and diglycerides (polyoxyethylene (20) mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) (polyglycerate 60) may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
The food additive is manufactured by—
Glycerolysis of edible fats primarily composed of stearic, palmitic, and myristic acids; or
Direct esterification of glycerol with a mixture of primarily stearic, palmitic, and myristic acids;
The additive meets the following specifications—
The additive is used or intended for use in the following foods when standards of identity established under section 401 of the Act do not preclude such use:
When the name “polyglycerate 60” is used in labeling it shall be followed by either “polyoxyethylene (20) mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids” or “ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides” in parentheses.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 42 FR 37973, July 26, 1977; 50 FR 49536, Dec. 3, 1985]
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 341, 342, 348, 371, 379e.
Source
Source: 42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 42 FR 37973, July 26, 1977; 50 FR 49536, Dec. 3, 1985]