GroundRules
21 CFR 172.890: Rice bran wax.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 21—Food and Drugs
- CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
- SUBCHAPTER B—FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
- PART 172—FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
- Subpart I—Multipurpose Additives
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
Candy 50 p.p.m Coating.
Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables ......do Do.
Chewing gum 21⁄2 pct Plasticizing material.
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