1. Regulations
  2. title 21
  3. chapter I-i2
  4. part 172
  5. subpart I
  6. § 172.890

View all text of Subpart I [§ 172.800 - § 172.898]

§ 172.890 - Rice bran wax.

Rice bran wax may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions:

(a) It is the refined wax obtained from rice bran and meets the following specifications:

Melting point 75 °C to 80 °C. Free fatty acids, maximum 10 percent. Iodine number, maximum 20. Saponification number 75 to 120.

(b) It is used or intended for use as follows:

Food Limitation in food Use Candy50 p.p.mCoating. Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables......do Do. Chewing gum2 1/2 pctPlasticizing material.

AUTHORITY: 21 U.S.C. 321, 341, 342, 348, 371, 379e.

SOURCE: 42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 21 CFR 172.890