Ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides.

21 C.F.R. § 172.834
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01
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The food additive ethoxylated mono-and diglycerides (polyoxyethylene (20) mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) (polyglycerate 60) may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions: (a) The food additive is manufactured by: (1) Glycerolysis of edible fats primarily composed of stearic, palmitic, and myristic acids; or (2) Direct esterification of glycerol with a mixture of primarily stearic, palmitic, and myristic acids; (b) The additive meets the following specifications: (c) The additive is used or intended for use in the following foods when standards of identity established under section 401 of the Act do not preclude such use: (d) When the name “polyglycerate 60” is used in labeling it shall be followed by either “polyoxyethylene (20) mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids” or “ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides” in parentheses. Saponification number, 65-75. Acid number, 0-2. Hydroxyl number, 65-80. Oxyethylene content, 60.5-65.0 percent.

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