The food additive stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate may be safely used in food in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The additive is prepared by controlled chemical reaction of the following:
| Reactant
| Limitations
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|---|
| Citric acid | |
| Monoglycerides of fatty acids | Prepared by the glycerolysis of edible fats and oils or derived from fatty acids conforming with § 172.860.
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| Stearyl alcohol | Derived from fatty acids conforming with § 172.860, or derived synthetically in conformity with § 172.864. |
(b) The additive stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate, produced as described under paragraph (a) of this section, meets the following specifications:
Acid number 40 to 52.
Total citric acid 15 to 18 percent.
Saponification number 215-255.
(c) The additive is used or intended for use as an emulsion stabilizer in or with shortenings containing emulsifiers.