Title 21
SECTION 172.816
172.816 Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester.
§ 172.816 Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester.Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) It is the methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester having the following specifications:
Acid number: 10-20 Hydroxyl number: 200-300 pH (5% aqueous): 4.8-5.0 Saponification number: 178-190(b) It is used or intended for use as follows:
(1) As an aid in crystallization of sucrose and dextrose at a level not to exceed the minimum quantity required to produce its intended effect.
(2) As a surfactant in molasses at a level not to exceed 320 parts per million in the molasses.