172.830—Succinylated monoglycerides.
The food additive succinylated monoglycerides may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a)
The additive is a mixture of semi-and neutral succinic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides produced by the succinylation of a product obtained by the glycerolysis of edible fats and oils, or by the direct esterification of glycerol with edible fat-forming fatty acids.
Succinic acid content: 14.8%-25.6%
Melting point: 50 °C-60 °C.
Acid number: 70-120
(1)
As an emulsifier in liquid and plastic shortenings at a level not to exceed 3 percent by weight of the shortening.
(2)
As a dough conditioner in bread baking, when such use is permitted by an appropriate food standard, at a level not to exceed 0.5 percent by weight of the flour used.