172.812—Glycine.
The food additive glycine may be safely used for technological purposes in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a)
The additive complies with the specifications of the “Food Chemicals Codex,” 3d Ed. (1981), p. 140, 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.
| Uses | Limitations |
|---|---|
| As a masking agent for the bitter aftertaste of saccharin used in manufactured beverages and beverage bases | Not to exceed 0.2 percent in the finished beverage. |
| As a stabilizer in mono- and diglycerides prepared by the glycerolysis of edible fats or oils | Not to exceed 0.02 percent of the mono- and diglycerides. |
(1)
The labeling of the additive shall bear adequate directions for use of the additive in compliance with the provisions of this section.
(2)
The labeling of beverage bases containing the additive shall bear adequate directions for use to provide that beverages prepared therefrom shall contain no more than 0.2 percent glycine.