{"data":{"id":"us/21-cfr-184.1351","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"21 CFR 184.1351","heading":"Gum tragacanth.","body":"(a) Gum tragacanth is the exudate from one of several species of Astragalus gummifier Labillardiere, a shrub that grows wild in mountainous regions of the Middle East.\n(b) The ingredient meets the specifications of the “Food Chemicals Codex,” 3d Ed. (1981), p. 337, which is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20418, or may be examined at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.\n(c) The ingredient is used in food under the following conditions:\nMaximum Usage Levels Permitted\nFood (as served) Percent Function\nBaked goods and baking mixes, § 170.3(n)(1) of this chapter 0.2 Emulsifier and emulsifier salt, § 170.3(o)(8) of this chapter; formulation aid, § 170.3(o)(14) of this chapter; stabilizer and thickener, § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter.\nCondiments and relishes, § 170.3(n)(8) of this chapter .7 Do.\nFats and oils, § 170.3(n)(12) of this chapter 1.3 Do.\nGravies and sauces, § 170.3(n)(24) of this chapter .8 Do.\nMeat products, § 170.3(n)(29) of this chapter .2 Formulation aid, § 170.3(o)(14) of this chapter; stabilizer and thickener, § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter.\nProcessed fruits and fruit juices, § 170.3(n)(35) of this chapter .2 Emulsifier and emulsifier salt, § 170.3(o)(8) of this chapter; formulation aid, § 170.3(o)(14) of this chapter; stabilizer and thickener, § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter.\nAll other food categories .1 Do.\n(d) [Reserved]\n(e) Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived.","path":["Title 21—Food and Drugs","CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","SUBCHAPTER B—FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION","PART 184—DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE","Subpart B—Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-21.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:47Z","sha256":"3fb34f0809fd9b95300a06dfe2c5b2ab0b9acb7bb89e4fd8f7677ff5d98c669d","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/21-cfr-184.1349","next":"us/21-cfr-184.1355"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}