CFR > Title 21 - Food and Drugs > CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER B—FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (parts 100 to 191) > PART 172—FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION > SUBPART C—Coatings, Films and Related Substances (§172.210 to §172.280) > 172.235—Morpholine.

172.235—Morpholine.

Morpholine may be safely used as a component of food, subject to the following restrictions.
(a) It is used as the salt(s) of one or more of the fatty acids meeting the requirements of § 172.860, as a component of protective coatings applied to fresh fruits and vegetables.
(b) It is used at a level not in excess of that reasonably required to produce its intended effect.