§172.866. Synthetic glycerin produced by the hydrogenolysis of carbohydrates.

21 C.F.R. § 172.866

Synthetic glycerin produced by the hydrogenolysis of carbohydrates may be safely used in food, subject to the provisions of this section:

(a)

It shall contain not in excess of 0.2 percent by weight of a mixture of butanetriols.

(b)

It is used or intended for use in an amount not to exceed that reasonably required to produce its 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.