21 C.F.R. § 184.1724 Sodium alginate.
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(a) Sodium alginate (CAS Reg. No. 9005–38–3) is the sodium salt of alginic acid, a natural polyuronide constituent of certain brown algae. Sodium alginate is prepared by the neutralization of purified alginic acid with appropriate pH control agents. (b) The ingredient meets the specifications of the Food Chemicals Codex, 3d Ed. (1981), p. 274, which is incorporated by reference. Copies are available from the National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20418, or available for inspection 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. (c) In accordance with §184.1(b)(2), the ingredient is used in food only within the following specific limitations: (d) Prior sanctions for sodium alginate different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived. [47 FR 29951, July 9, 1982, as amended at 48 FR 52448, Nov. 18, 1983]
Title 21: Food and Drugs
PART 184—DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE
Subpart B—Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS
§ 184.1724 Sodium alginate.
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maximum level of use in Category of food food (as Functional use served) (percent)------------------------------------------------------------------------Condiments and relishes, § 1.0 Texturizer, § 170.3(n)(8) of this chapter, except 170.3(o)(32) of this pimento ribbon for stuffed olives. chapter, formulation aid § 170.3(o)(14) of this chapter, stabilizer, thickener, § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter.Pimento ribbon for stuffed olives... 6.0 Do.Confections and frostings, § 0.3 Stabilizer, thickener, 170.3(n)(9) of this chapter. § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter.Gelatins and puddings, § 4.0 Firming agent, § 170.3(n)(22) of this chapter. 170.3(o)(10) of this chapter; flavor adjuvant, § 170.3(o)(12) of this chapter; stabilizer, thickener, § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter.Hard candy, § 170.3(n)(25) of 10.0 Stabilizer, thickener, this chapter. § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter.Processed fruits and fruit juices, 2.0 Formulation aid, § 170.3(n)(35) of this chapter. § 170.3(o)(14) of this chapter; texturizer, § 170.3(o)(32) of this chapter.All other food categories........... 1.0 Emulsifier, § 170.3(o)(8) of this chapter; firming agent, § 170.3(o)(10) of this chapter; flavor enhancer, § 170.3(o)(11) of this chapter; flavor adjuvant, § 170.3(o)(12) of this chapter; processing aid, § 170.3(o)(24) of this chapter; stabilizer and thickener, § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter; surface active agent, § 170.3(o)(29) of this chapter.------------------------------------------------------------------------
