21 C.F.R. PART 139—MACARONI AND NOODLE PRODUCTS
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 341, 343, 348, 371, 379e.
Source: 42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.
(a) Macaroni products are the class of food each of which is prepared by drying formed units of dough made from semolina, durum flour, farina, flour, or any combination of two or more of these, with water and with or without one or more of the optional ingredients specified in paragraphs (a) (1) to (6), inclusive, of this section. (1) Egg white, frozen egg white, dried egg white, or any two or all of these, in such quantity that the solids thereof are not less than 0.5 percent and not more than 2.0 percent of the weight of the finished food. (2) Disodium phosphate, in a quantity not less than 0.5 percent and not more than 1.0 percent of the weight of the finished food. (3) Onions, celery, garlic, bay leaf, or any two or more of these, in a quantity which seasons the food. (4) Salt, in a quantity which seasons the food. (5) Gum gluten, in such quantity that the protein content of the finished food is not more than 13 percent by weight. The finished macaroni product contains not less than 87 percent of total solids as determined by the method prescribed in “Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists,” 13th Ed. (1980), in section 14.133, under the heading “Vacuum Oven Method—Official Final Action,” which is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 481 North Frederick Ave., suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, 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.php. (6) Concentrated glyceryl monostearate (containing not less than 90 percent monoester), in a quantity not exceeding 2 percent by weight of the finished food. (b) Macaroni is the macaroni product the units of which are tube-shaped and more than 0.11 inch but not more than 0.27 inch in diameter. (c) Spaghetti is the macaroni product the units of which are tube-shaped or cord-shaped (not tubular) and more than 0.06 inch but not more than 0.11 inch in diameter. (d) Vermicelli is the macaroni product the units of which are cord-shaped (not tubular) and not more than 0.06 inch in diameter. (e) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Macaroni product”; or alternatively, the name is “Macaroni”, “Spaghetti”, or “Vermicelli”, as the case may be, when the units of the food are of the shapes and sizes specified in paragraph (b), (c), or (d), respectively, of this section. (f)(1) When disodium phosphate is used the label shall bear the statement “Disodium phosphate added for quick cooking”. (2) When any ingredient specified in paragraph (a)(3) of this section is used the label shall bear the statement “Seasoned with ___”, the blank being filled in with the common name of the ingredient; or in the case of bay leaves the statement “Spiced”, “Spice added”, or “Spiced with bay leaves”. (3) When the ingredient specified in paragraph (a)(6) of this section is used, the label shall bear the statement “Glyceryl monostearate added” or the statement “With added glyceryl monostearate”. (4) Wherever the name of the food appears on the label so conspicuously as to be easily seen under customary conditions of purchase, the words and statements prescribed in this section, showing the optional ingredients used, shall immediately and conspicuously precede or follow, or in part precede and in part follow, such name, without intervening written, printed, or graphic matter. (g) Label declaration. Each of the ingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label as required by the applicable sections of parts 101 and 130 of this chapter. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 47 FR 11828, Mar. 19, 1982; 49 FR 10099, Mar. 19, 1984; 54 FR 24894, June 12, 1989; 58 FR 2878, Jan. 6, 1993; 63 FR 14035, Mar. 24, 1998] (a) Description. Enriched macaroni products are the class of food each of which conforms to the definition and standard of identity and is subject to the requirements for label statement of ingredients, prescribed for macaroni products by §139.110(a), (f), and (g), except that: (1) Each such food contains in each pound not less than 4.0 milligrams (mg) and not more than 5.0 mg of thiamin, not less than 1.7 mg and not more than 2.2 mg of riboflavin, not less than 27 mg and not more than 34 mg of niacin or niacinamide, not less than 0.9 mg and not more than 1.2 mg of folic acid, and not less than 13 mg and not more than 16.5 mg of iron (Fe); (2) Each such food may also contain as an optional ingredient added vitamin D in such quantity that each pound of the finished food contains not less than 250 U.S.P. units and not more than 1000 U.S.P. units of vitamin D. (3) Each such food may also contain as an optional ingredient added calcium in such quantity that each pound of the finished food contains not less than 500 mg. and not more than 625 mg. of calcium (Ca); (4) Each such food may also contain as an optional ingredient partly defatted wheat germ but the amount thereof does not exceed 5 percent of the weight of the finished food; (5) Each such food may be supplied, wholly or in part, with the prescribed quantity of any substance referred to in paragraphs (a) (1), (2), and (3) of this section through the use of dried yeast, dried torula yeast, partly defatted wheat germ, enriched farina, or enriched flour, or through the direct additions of any of the substances prescribed in paragraphs (a) (1), (2), and (3) of this section. Iron and calcium may be added only in forms which are harmless and assimilable. The substances referred to in paragraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section may be added in a harmless carrier which does not impair the enriched macaroni product, such carrier being used only in the quantity reasonably necessary to effect an intimate and uniform distribution of such substances in the finished enriched macaroni product. (b) Enriched macaroni is the enriched macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for macaroni by §139.110(b). (c) Enriched spaghetti is the enriched macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for spaghetti by §139.110(c). (d) Enriched vermicelli is the enriched macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for vermicelli by §139.110(d). (e) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Enriched Macaroni product”; or alternatively, the name is “Enriched macaroni”, “Enriched spaghetti”, or “Enriched vermicelli”, as the case may be, when the units of the food comply with the requirements of paragraphs (b), (c), or (d) respectively of this section. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2878, Jan. 6, 1993; 61 FR 8797, Mar. 5, 1996] (a)(1) Each of the foods for which a standard of identity is prescribed by this section is produced by drying formed units of dough made with one or more of the milled wheat ingredients designated in §§139.110(a) and 139.138(a), and other ingredients to enable the finished food to meet the protein requirements set out in paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section. Edible protein sources, including food grade flours or meals made from nonwheat cereals or from oilseeds, may be used. Vitamin and mineral enrichment nutrients are added to bring the food into conformity with the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section. Safe and suitable ingredients, as provided for in paragraph (c) of this section, may be added. The proportion of the milled wheat ingredient is larger than the proportion of any other ingredient used. (2) Each such finished food, when tested by the methods described in the cited sections of “Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists,” 13th Ed. (1980), which is incorporated by reference (copies may be obtained from the AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 481 North Frederick Ave., suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, 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.php.), meets the following specifications: (i) The protein content (N × 6.25) is not less than 20 percent by weight (on a 13 percent moisture basis) as determined by the method in section 14.142. The protein quality is not less than 95 percent that of casein as determined on the cooked food by the method in sections 43.212 through 43.216 of the official methods. (ii) The total solids content is not less than 87 percent by weight as determined by the method in section 14.133 of the official methods. (b)(1) Each food covered by this section contains in each pound 5 milligrams of thiamin, 2.2 milligrams of riboflavin, 34 milligrams of niacin or niacinamide, and 16.5 milligrams of iron. (2) Each pound of such food may also contain 625 milligrams of calcium. (3) Iron and calcium may be added only in forms which are harmless and assimilable. The enrichment nutrients may be added in a harmless carrier used only in a quantity necessary to effect a uniform distribution of the nutrients in the finished food. The requirements of paragraphs (b) (1) and (2) of this section shall be deemed to have been met if reasonable overages, within the limits of good manufacturing practice, are present to assure that the prescribed levels of the vitamins and mineral(s) are maintained throughout the expected shelf life of the food under customary conditions of distribution. (c) The safe and suitable ingredients referred to in paragraph (a) of this section are ingredients that serve a useful purpose, e.g., to fortify the protein or facilitate production of the food, but they do not include color additives, artificial flavorings, artificial sweeteners, chemical preservatives, or starches. Ingredients deemed suitable for use by this paragraph are added in amounts that are not in excess of those reasonably required to achieve their intended purposes. Ingredients are deemed to be safe if they are not food additives within the meaning of section 201(s) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or in case they are food additives, if they are used in conformity with regulations established pursuant to section 409 of the act. (d)(1) The name of any food covered by this section is “Enriched Wheat ___ Macaroni Product—with Fortified Protein”, the blank being filled in with appropriate word(s) such as “Soy” to show the source of any flours or meals used that were made from nonwheat cereals or from oilseeds. In lieu of the words “Macaroni Product” the word “Macaroni”, “Spaghetti”, or “Vermicelli”, as appropriate, may be used if the units conform in shape and size to the requirements of §139.110 (b), (c), or (d). (2) When any ingredient, not designated in the part of the name prescribed in paragraph (d)(1) of this section, is added in such proportion as to contribute 10 percent or more of the quantity of protein contained in the finished food, the name shall include the statement “Made with ___”, the blank being filled in with the name of each such ingredient, e.g., “Made with nonfat milk”. (3) When, in conformity with paragraph (d) (1) or (2) of this section, two or more ingredients are listed in the name, their designations shall be arranged in descending order of predominance by weight. (4) In the case of a food made to comply with another section of this part, but which also meets the compositional requirements of this section, it may alternatively bear the name set out in that other section. (e) Label declaration. Each of the ingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label as required by the applicable sections of parts 101 and 130 of this chapter. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 47 FR 11829, Mar. 19, 1982; 49 FR 10099, Mar. 19, 1984; 54 FR 24894, June 12, 1989; 58 FR 2878, Jan. 6, 1993; 63 FR 14035, Mar. 24, 1998] Effective Date Note: Section 139.117 was stayed in its entirety at 43 FR 11695, Mar. 21, 1978.
(a) Milk macaroni products are the class of food, each of which conforms to the definition and standard of identity and is subject to the requirements for label statement of ingredients prescribed for macaroni products by §139.110(a), (f)(2), (f)(3), and (g), except that: (1) Milk is used as the sole moistening ingredient in preparing the dough; or in lieu of milk one or more of the milk ingredients specified in paragraph (f) of this section is used, with or without water, in such quantity that the weight of milk solids therein is not less than 3.8 percent of the weight of the finished milk macaroni product; and (2) None of the optional ingredients permitted by §139.110(a) (1) and (2) is used. When the optional ingredient gum gluten (§139.110(a)(5)) is added, the quantity is such that the protein derived therefrom, together with the protein derived from semolina, durum flour, farina, flour, or any combination of these used, does not exceed 13 percent of the weight of the finished food. (b) Milk macaroni is the milk macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for macaroni by §139.110(b). (c) Milk spaghetti is the milk macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for spaghetti by §139.110(c). (d) Milk vermicelli is the milk macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for vermicelli by §139.110(d). (e) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Milk Macaroni Product”; or alternatively, the name is “Milk macaroni”, “Milk spaghetti”, or “Milk vermicelli”, as the case may be, when the units of the food comply with the requirements of paragraph (b), (c), or (d), respectively, of this section. (f) The milk ingredients referred to in paragraph (a)(1) of this section are concentrated milk, evaporated milk, dried milk, and a mixture of butter with skim milk, concentrated skim milk, evaporated skim milk, nonfat dry milk (dried skim milk), or any two or more of these, in such proportion that the weight of nonfat milk solids in such mixture is not more than 2.275 times the weight of milk fat therein. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2878, Jan. 6, 1993] (a) Each of the macaroni products made with nonfat milk for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section conforms to the definition and standard of identity, and is subject to the requirements for label statement of ingredients, prescribed for macaroni products by §139.110(a), (f)(2), (f)(3), (f)(4), and (g), except that: (1)(i) In preparing the dough, nonfat dry milk or concentrated skim milk, or a mixture of these, is used in an amount such that the finished macaroni product made with nonfat milk contains by weight not less than 12 percent and not more than 25 percent of milk solids-not-fat. Carrageenan or salts of carrageenan conforming to the requirements of §172.620 and §172.626 of this chapter may be used in a quantity not in excess of 0.833 percent by weight of the milk solids-not-fat used. (ii) When the ingredient carrageenan or the salts of carrageenan specified in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section is used, the label shall bear the statement, “Carrageenan added” or “Salts of carrageenan added” or the statement “With added carrageenan” or “With added salts of carrageenan”, in the manner further prescribed by §139.110(f)(4). (2) None of the optional ingredients permitted by §139.110(a) (1), (2), and (5) are used. (b) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Macaroni products made with nonfat milk” or, alternatively, the name is “Macaroni made with nonfat milk”, “Spaghetti made with nonfat milk” or “Vermicelli made with nonfat milk”, as the case may be when the units of the food conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed by §139.110 (b), (c), or (d), respectively. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2878, Jan. 6, 1993] (a) Each of the enriched macaroni products made with nonfat milk for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section conforms to the definition and standard of identity, and is subject to the requirements for label statement of ingredients, prescribed for macaroni products by §139.110(a), (f)(2), (f)(3), (f)(4), and (g), except that: (1)(i) In preparing the dough, nonfat dry milk or concentrated skim milk, or a mixture of these, is used in an amount such that the finished enriched macaroni product made with nonfat milk contains by weight not less than 12 percent and not more than 25 percent of milk solids-not-fat. Carrageenan or the salts of carrageenan conforming to the requirements of §172.620 and §172.626 of this chapter may be used in a quantity not in excess of 0.833 percent by weight of the milk solids-not-fat used. (ii) When the ingredient carrageenan or the salts of carrageenan specified in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section is used, the label shall bear the statement, “Carrageenan added” or “Salts of carrageenan added” or the statement “With added carrageenan” or “With added salts of carrageenan”, in the manner further prescribed by §139.110(f)(4). (2) None of the optional ingredients permitted by §139.110(a) (1), (2), and (5) are used. (3) Each such food contains in each pound not less than 4.0 milligrams (mg) and not more than 5.0 mg of thiamin, not less than 1.7 mg and not more than 2.2 mg of riboflavin, not less than 27 mg and not more than 34 mg of niacin or niacinamide, not less than 0.9 mg and not more than 1.2 mg of folic acid, and not less than 13 mg and not more than 16.5 mg of iron (Fe). These substances may be added through direct addition or wholly or in part through the use of dried yeast, dried torula yeast, partly defatted wheat germ (as provided for in paragraph (a)(4) of this section), enriched farina, or enriched flour. They may be added in a harmless carrier, such carrier being used only in the quantity reasonably necessary to effect an intimate and uniform distribution of such substances in the finished food. Iron may be added only in a form that is harmless and assimilable. (4) Each such food may also contain as an optional ingredient partly defatted wheat germ, but the amount thereof does not exceed 5 percent by weight of the finished food. (b) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Enriched macaroni product made with nonfat milk” or, alternatively, the name is “Enriched macaroni made with nonfat milk”, “Enriched spaghetti made with nonfat milk”, or “Enriched vermicelli made with nonfat milk,” as the case may be when the units of the food conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed by §139.110 (b), (c), or (d), respectively. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2878, Jan. 6, 1993] (a) Vegetable macaroni products are the class of food each of which conforms to the definition and standard of identity and is subject to the requirements for label statement of ingredients prescribed for macaroni products by §139.110(a), (f)(2), (f)(3), and (g), except that: (1) Tomato (of any red variety), artichoke, beet, carrot, parsley, or spinach is added in such quantity that the solids thereof are not less than 3 percent by weight of the finished vegetable macaroni product (the vegetable used may be fresh, canned, dried, or in the form of puree or paste); and (2) None of the optional ingredients permitted by §139.110(a) (1) and (2) is used. When the optional ingredient gum gluten (§139.110(a)(5)) is added, the quantity is such that the protein derived therefrom, together with the protein derived from the semolina, durum flour, farina, flour or any combination of these used, does not exceed 13 percent of the weight of the finished food. (b) Vegetable macaroni is the vegetable macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for macaroni by §139.110(b). (c) Vegetable spaghetti is the vegetable macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for spaghetti by §139.110(c). (d) Vegetable vermicelli is the vegetable macaroni product, the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for vermicelli by §139.110(d). (e) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “___ macaroni product”, the blank being filled in with the name whereby the vegetable used is designated in paragraph (a) of this section; or alternatively, the name is “___ macaroni”, “___ spaghetti”, or “___ vermicelli”, as the case may be, when the units of the food comply with the requirements of paragraph (b), (c), or (d) of this section, respectively, the blank in each instance being filled in with the name whereby the vegetable used is designated in paragraph (a) of this section. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2878, Jan. 6, 1993] (a) Each of the macaroni products for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section conforms to the definition and standard of identity and is subject to the requirements for label statement of ingredients prescribed for macaroni products by §139.110(a), (f), and (g), and in addition is enriched to meet the requirements prescribed for enriched macaroni products by §139.115 and contains a vegetable ingredient in compliance with the requirements prescribed for vegetable macaroni products by §139.125. (b) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Enriched ___ macaroni product”, or, alternatively, the name is “Enriched ___ macaroni”, “Enriched ___ spaghetti”, or “Enriched ___ vermicelli”, when the units comply with the shape and size requirements prescribed for macaroni, spaghetti, or vermicelli in §139.110 (b), (c), or (d). The blank in each instance is filled in with the name of the vegetable used, as specified in §139.125(a). For example, the name of an enriched macaroni product containing the prescribed amount of spinach and made in units not conforming in shape and size to the requirements for macaroni, spaghetti, or vermicelli is “Enriched spinach macaroni product”. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2878, Jan. 6, 1993] (a) Whole wheat macaroni products are the class of food each of which conforms to the definition and standard of identity and is subject to the requirements for label statement of ingredients, prescribed for macaroni products by §139.110(a), (f)(2), (f)(3), and (g), except that: (1) Whole wheat flour or whole durum wheat flour or both are used as the sole wheat ingredient; and (2) None of the optional ingredients permitted by §139.110(a) (1), (2), and (5) is used. (b) Whole wheat macaroni is the whole wheat macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for macaroni by §139.110(b). (c) Whole wheat spaghetti is the whole wheat macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for spaghetti by §139.110(c). (d) Whole wheat vermicelli is the whole wheat macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for vermicelli by §139.110(d). (e) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Whole wheat macaroni product”; or alternatively, the name is “Whole wheat macaroni”, “Whole wheat spaghetti”, or “Whole wheat vermicelli”, as the case may be, when the units of the food comply with the requirements of paragraph (b), (c), or (d), respectively, of this section. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2878, Jan. 6, 1993] (a) Wheat and soy macaroni products are the class of food each of which conforms to the definition and standard of identity and is subject to the requirements for label statement of ingredients, prescribed for macaroni products by §139.110(a), (f)(2), (f)(3), and (g), except that: (1) Soy flour is added in a quantity not less than 12.5 percent of the combined weight of the wheat and soy ingredients used (the soy flour used is made from heat-processed, dehulled soybeans, with or without the removal of fat therefrom); and (2) None of the optional ingredients permitted by §139.110(a) (1) and (2) is used. When the optional ingredient gum gluten (§139.110(a)(5)) is added, the quantity is such that the protein derived therefrom, together with the protein derived from semolina, durum flour, farina, flour or any combination of these used, does not exceed 13 percent of the weight of the finished food. (b) Wheat and soy macaroni is the wheat and soy macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for macaroni by §139.110(b). (c) Wheat and soy spaghetti is the wheat and soy macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for spaghetti by §139.110(c). (d) Wheat and soy vermicelli is the wheat and soy macaroni product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for vermicelli by §139.110(d). (e) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Wheat and soy macaroni product”, “Wheat and soybean macaroni product”, “___ and soy macaroni product”, or “___ and soybean macaroni product”, the blank in each instance being filled in with the name whereby the wheat ingredient used is designated in §139.110(a); or alternatively, the name is “Wheat and soy macaroni”, “Wheat and soybean macaroni”, “___ and soy macaroni”, or “___ and soybean macaroni” when the units of the food comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section; or “Wheat and soy spaghetti”, “Wheat and soybean spaghetti”, “___ and soy spaghetti”, or “___ and soybean spaghetti” when such units comply with the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section; or “Wheat and soy vermicelli”, “Wheat and soybean vermicelli”, “___ and soy vermicelli”, or “___ and soybean vermicelli” when such units comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section, the blank in each instance being filled in with the name whereby the wheat ingredient used is designated in §139.110(a). [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2878, Jan. 6, 1993] (a) Noodle products are the class of food each of which is prepared by drying formed units of dough made from semolina, durum flour, farina, flour, or any combination of two or more of these, with liquid eggs, frozen eggs, dried eggs, egg yolks, frozen yolks, dried yolks, or any combination of two or more of these, with or without water and with or without one or more of the optional ingredients specified in paragraphs (a) (1) to (4) of this section inclusive: (1) Onions, celery, garlic, bay leaf, or any two or more of these, in a quantity which seasons the food. (2) Salt, in a quantity which seasons the food. (3) Gum gluten, in such quantity that the protein derived therefrom, together with the protein derived from semolina, durum flour, farina, flour or any combination of these used, does not exceed 13 percent of the weight of the finished food. (4) Concentrated glyceryl monostearate (containing not less than 90 percent monoester) in a quantity not exceeding 3 percent by weight of the finished food. The finished noodle product contains not less than 87 percent of total solids as determined by the method prescribed in “Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists,” 13th Ed. (1980), in section 14.133, under the heading “Vacuum Oven Method—Official Final Action,” which is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 481 North Frederick Ave., suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, 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.php. The total solids of noodle products contains not less than 5.5 percent by weight of the solids of egg, or egg yolk. (b) Noodles, egg noodles, is the noodle product the units of which are ribbon-shaped. (c) Egg macaroni is the noodle product the units of which are tube-shaped and more than 0.11 inch but not more than 0.27 inch in diameter. (d) Egg spaghetti is the noodle product the units of which are tube-shaped or cord-shaped (not tubular) and more than 0.06 inch but not more than 0.11 inch in diameter. (e) Egg vermicelli is the noodle product the units of which are cord-shaped (not tubular) and not more than 0.06 inch in diameter. (f) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Noodle product” or “Egg noodle product”; or alternatively, the name is “Noodles” or “Egg noodles”, “Egg macaroni”, “Egg spaghetti”, or “Egg vermicelli”, as the case may be, when the units of the food are of the shapes and sizes specified in paragraph (b), (c), (d), or (e), respectively, of this section. (g)(1) When any ingredient specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section is used, the label of the noodle product shall bear the statement “Seasoned with ___”, the blank being filled in with the common name of the ingredient; or in the case of bay leaves, the statement “Spiced”, “Spice added”, or “Spiced with bay leaves”. (2) When the ingredient specified in paragraph (a)(4) of this section is used, the label shall bear the statement “Glyceryl monostearate added” or the statement “With added glyceryl monostearate”. (h) Wherever the name of the food appears on such label so conspicuously as to be easily seen under customary conditions of purchase, the words and statements prescribed in this section, showing the ingredients used shall immediately and conspicuously precede or follow, or in part precede and in part follow, such name without intervening written, printed, or other graphic matter. (i) Label declaration. Each of the ingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label as required by the applicable sections of parts 101 and 130 of this chapter. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 47 FR 11829, Mar. 19, 1982; 49 FR 10099, Mar. 19, 1984; 54 FR 24894, June 12, 1989; 58 FR 2879, Jan. 6, 1993; 63 FR 14035, Mar. 24, 1998] (a) Enriched noodle products are the class of food each of which conforms to the definition and standard of identity, and is subject to the requirements for label statement of ingredients, prescribed for noodle products by §139.150 (a), (g), and (i), except that: (1) Each such food contains in each pound not less than 4 milligrams (mg) and not more than 5 mg of thiamin, not less than 1.7 mg and not more than 2.2 mg of riboflavin, not less than 27 mg and not more than 34 mg of niacin or niacinamide, not less than 0.9 mg and not more than 1.2 mg of folic acid, and not less than 13 mg and not more than 16.5 mg of iron (Fe); (2) Each such food may also contain as an optional ingredient added vitamin D in such quantity that each pound of the finished food contains not less than 250 U.S.P. units and not more than 1000 U.S.P. units of vitamin D; (3) Each such food may also contain as an optional ingredient added calcium in such quantity that each pound of the finished food contains not less than 500 mg. and not more than 625 mg. of calcium (Ca); (4) Each such food may also contain as an optional ingredient partly defatted wheat germ, but the amount thereof does not exceed 5 percent of the weight of the finished food; (5) Each such food may be supplied, wholly or in part, with the prescribed quantity of any substance referred to in paragraphs (a) (1), (2), and (3) of this section through the use of dried yeast, dried torula yeast, partly defatted wheat germ, enriched farina, or enriched flour, or through the direct additions of any of the substances prescribed in paragraphs (a) (1), (2), and (3) of this section. Iron and calcium may be added only in forms which are harmless and assimilable. The substances referred to in paragraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section may be added in a harmless carrier which does not impair the enriched noodle product, such carrier being used only in the quantity reasonably necessary to effect an intimate and uniform distribution of such substances in the finished enriched noodle product. (b) Enriched noodles, enriched egg noodles are the enriched noodle products the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for noodles in §139.150(b). (c) Enriched egg macaroni is the enriched noodle product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for egg macaroni in §139.150(c). (d) Enriched egg spaghetti is the enriched noodle product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for egg spaghetti in §139.150(d). (e) Enriched egg vermicelli is the enriched noodle product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for egg vermicelli in §139.150(e). (f) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Enriched noodle product” or “Enriched egg noodle product”; or alternatively, the name is “Enriched noodles”, or “Enriched egg noodles”, “Enriched egg macaroni”, “Enriched egg spaghetti”, or “Enriched egg vermicelli”, as the case may be, when the units of the food comply with the requirements of paragraph (b), (c), (d), or (e) respectively of this section. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2879, Jan. 6, 1993] (a) Vegetable noodle products are the class of food each of which conforms to the definition and standard of identity, and is subject to the requirements for label statement of ingredients, prescribed for noodle products by §139.150(a), (g), and (i), except that tomato (of any red variety), artichoke, beet, carrot, parsley, or spinach is added in such quantity that the solids thereof are not less than 3 percent by weight of the finished vegetable noodle product (the vegetable used may be fresh, canned, dried, or in the form of puree or paste). (b) Vegetable noodles, vegetable egg noodles, is the vegetable noodle product the units of which are ribbon-shaped. (c) Vegetable egg macaroni is the vegetable noodle product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for egg macaroni by §139.150(c). (d) Vegetable egg spaghetti is the vegetable noodle product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for egg spaghetti by §139.150(d). (e) Vegetable egg vermicelli is the vegetable noodle product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for egg vermicelli by §139.150(e). (f) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “___ noodle product” or “___ egg noodle product”, the blank being filled in with the name whereby the vegetable used is designated in paragraph (a) of this section; or alternatively, the name is “___ noodles” or “___ egg noodles”, “___ egg macaroni”, “___ egg spaghetti”, or “___ egg vermicelli”, as the case may be, when the units of the food comply with the requirements of paragraph (b), (c), (d), or (e) of this section, respectively, the blank in each instance being filled in with the name whereby the vegetable is designated in paragraph (a) of this section. [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2879, Jan. 6, 1993] (a) Each of the noodle products for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section conforms to the definition and standard of identity and is subject to the requirements for label declaration of ingredients prescribed for noodle products by §139.150 (a), (g), (h), and (i), and in addition is enriched to meet the requirements prescribed for enriched noodle products by §139.155 and, except as hereinafter provided, contains a vegetable ingredient in compliance with the requirements prescribed for vegetable noodle products by §139.160. Because they are apt to impart an egg-yolk color, carrots are not used in enriched vegetable noodle products. (b) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Enriched ___ noodle product”, “Enriched ___ egg noodle product”, or, alternatively, the name is “Enriched ___ noodles”, or “Enriched ___ egg noodles”, “Enriched ___ egg macaroni”, “Enriched ___ egg spaghetti”, or “Enriched ___ egg vermicelli”, when the units comply with the size and shape requirements for noodles, macaroni, spaghetti, or vermicelli in §139.150 (b), (c), (d), or (e). The blank in each instance is filled in with the name of the vegetable used, as specified in §139.160(a). [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2879, Jan. 6, 1993] (a) Wheat and soy noodle products are the class of food each of which conforms to the definition and standard of identity and is subject to the requirements for label statement of ingredients prescribed for noodle products by §139.150(a), (g), and (i), except that soy flour is added in a quantity not less than 12.5 percent of the combined weight of the wheat and soy ingredients used (the soy flour used is made from heat-processed, dehulled soybeans, with or without the removal of fat therefrom). (b) Wheat and soy noodles, wheat and soy egg noodles, is the wheat and soy noodle product the units of which are ribbon-shaped. (c) Wheat and soy egg macaroni is the wheat and soy noodle product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for egg macaroni by §139.150(c). (d) Wheat and soy egg spaghetti is the wheat and soy noodle product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for egg spaghetti by §139.150(d). (e) Wheat and soy egg vermicelli is the wheat and soy noodle product the units of which conform to the specifications of shape and size prescribed for egg vermicelli by §139.150(e). (f) The name of each food for which a definition and standard of identity is prescribed by this section is “Wheat and soy noodle product”, “Wheat and soy egg noodle product”, “Wheat and soybean noodle product”, “Wheat and soybean egg noodle product”, “___ and soy noodle product”, “___ and soy egg noodle product”, “___ and soybean noodle product”, or “___ and soybean egg noodle product”, the blank in each instance being filled in with the name whereby the wheat ingredient used is designated in §139.150(a); or alternatively, the name is “Wheat and soy noodles”, “Wheat and soy egg noodles”, “Wheat and soybean noodles”, “Wheat and soybean egg noodles”, “___ and soy noodles”, “___ and soy egg noodles”, “___ and soybean noodles”, or “___ and soybean egg noodles” when the units of the food comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section; or “Wheat and soy egg macaroni”, “Wheat and soybean egg macaroni”, “___ and soy egg macaroni”, or “___ and soybean egg macaroni” when such units comply with the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section; or “Wheat and soy egg spaghetti”, “Wheat and soybean egg spaghetti”, “___ and soy egg spaghetti”, or “___ and soybean egg spaghetti” when such units comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section; or “Wheat and soy egg vermicelli”, “Wheat and soybean egg vermicelli”, “___ and soy egg vermicelli”, or “___ and soybean egg vermicelli”, when such units comply with the requirements of paragraph (e) of this section, the blank in each instance being filled in with the name whereby the wheat ingredient used is designated in §139.150(a). [42 FR 14409, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 58 FR 2879, Jan. 6, 1993]
Title 21: Food and Drugs
PART 139—MACARONI AND NOODLE PRODUCTS
Section Contents
§ 139.110 Macaroni products.
§ 139.115 Enriched macaroni products.
§ 139.117 Enriched macaroni products with fortified protein.
§ 139.120 Milk macaroni products.
§ 139.121 Nonfat milk macaroni products.
§ 139.122 Enriched nonfat milk macaroni products.
§ 139.125 Vegetable macaroni products.
§ 139.135 Enriched vegetable macaroni products.
§ 139.138 Whole wheat macaroni products.
§ 139.140 Wheat and soy macaroni products.
§ 139.150 Noodle products.
§ 139.155 Enriched noodle products.
§ 139.160 Vegetable noodle products.
§ 139.165 Enriched vegetable noodle products.
§ 139.180 Wheat and soy noodle products.
Subpart A [Reserved]
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Subpart B—Requirements for Specific Standardized Macaroni and Noodle Products
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§ 139.110 Macaroni products.
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§ 139.115 Enriched macaroni products.
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§ 139.117 Enriched macaroni products with fortified protein.
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§ 139.120 Milk macaroni products.
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§ 139.121 Nonfat milk macaroni products.
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§ 139.122 Enriched nonfat milk macaroni products.
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§ 139.125 Vegetable macaroni products.
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§ 139.135 Enriched vegetable macaroni products.
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§ 139.138 Whole wheat macaroni products.
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§ 139.140 Wheat and soy macaroni products.
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§ 139.150 Noodle products.
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§ 139.155 Enriched noodle products.
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§ 139.160 Vegetable noodle products.
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§ 139.165 Enriched vegetable noodle products.
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§ 139.180 Wheat and soy noodle products.
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