[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of April 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR172.850]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 172--FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart I--Multipurpose Additives
 
Sec. 172.850  Lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and propylene glycol.

    The food additive lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and 
propylene

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glycol may be safely used in food in accordance with the following 
prescribed conditions:
    (a) The additive is a mixture of esters produced by the lactylation 
of a product obtained by reacting edible fats or oils with propylene 
glycol.
    (b) The additive meets the following specifications: Water insoluble 
combined lactic acid, 14-18 percent; and acid number, 12 maximum.
    (c) It is used in amounts not in excess of that reasonably required 
to produce the intended physical effect as an emulsifier, plasticizer, 
or surface-active agent in food.