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:
Citric acid |
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Monoglycerides of fatty acids |
Prepared by the glycerolysis of edible fats and oils or derived from fatty acids conforming with § 172.860
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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:
(c)
The additive is used or intended for use as an emulsion stabilizer in or with shortenings containing emulsifiers.