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 I—Multipurpose Additives (§172.800 to §172.898) > 172.816—Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester.

172.816—Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester.

Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) It is the methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester having the following specifications:
Acid number: 10-20
Hydroxyl number: 200-300
pH (5% aqueous): 4.8-5.0
Saponification number: 178-190
(b) It is used or intended for use as follows:
(1) As an aid in crystallization of sucrose and dextrose at a level not to exceed the minimum quantity required to produce its intended effect.
(2) As a surfactant in molasses at a level not to exceed 320 parts per million in the molasses.