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§ 172.755 - Stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate.
The food additive stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate may be safely used in food in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The additive is prepared by controlled chemical reaction of the following:
Reactant | Limitations | Citric acid | Monoglycerides of fatty acids | Prepared by the glycerolysis of edible fats and oils or derived from fatty acids conforming with § 172.860. | Stearyl alcohol | Derived from fatty acids conforming with § 172.860, or derived synthetically in conformity with § 172.864. |
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(b) The additive stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate, produced as described under paragraph (a) of this section, meets the following specifications:
Acid number 40 to 52. Total citric acid 15 to 18 percent. Saponification number 215-255.(c) The additive is used or intended for use as an emulsion stabilizer in or with shortenings containing emulsifiers.