CFR > Title 21 - Food and Drugs > CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER E—ANIMAL DRUGS, FEEDS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS (parts 500 to 590) > PART 573—FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED IN FEED AND DRINKING WATER OF ANIMALS > SUBPART B—Food Additive Listing (§573.120 to §573.1020) > 573.530—Hydrogenated corn syrup.

573.530—Hydrogenated corn syrup.

(a) Identity. The product is produced by hydrogenation of corn syrup over a nickel catalyst.
(b) Specifications. The product contains 70 percent hydrogenated corn syrup and a maximum of 0.5 percent reducing sugars.
(c) Uses. The product is used as a humectant and plasticizer in preparation of soft-moist dog and cat foods.
(d) Limitations. The product is preferably stored in a closed, stainless steel or aluminum container. The level of use of the product shall not exceed 15 percent of the total weight of the pet food formulation.
(e) Labeling. The labeling shall bear, in addition to other information required by the Act:
(1) The name of the additive.
(2) Adequate directions for use in accordance with the provisions in paragraph (d) of this section.

Code of Federal Regulations

[45 FR 22920, Apr. 4, 1980]