21 C.F.R. § 184.1349 Karaya gum (sterculia gum).
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(a) Karaya gum (sterculia gum) is the dried gummy exudate from the trunk of trees of various species of the genus Sterculia. (b) The ingredient meets the specifications of the “Food Chemicals Codex,” 3d Ed. (1981), p. 157, which is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20418, 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. (c) The ingredient is used in food under the following conditions: (d) [Reserved] (e) Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived. [42 FR 14653, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 42 FR 55205, Oct. 14, 1977; 49 FR 5612, Feb. 14, 1984]
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
§ 184.1349 Karaya gum (sterculia gum).
Maximum Usage Levels Permitted------------------------------------------------------------------------ Food (as served) Percent Function------------------------------------------------------------------------Frozen dairy desserts and 0.3 Formulation aid, § mixes, § 170.3(n)(20) 170.3(o)(14) of this of this chapter. chapter; stabilizer and thickener, § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter.Milk products, § .02 Stabilizer and thickener, 170.3(n)(31) of this chapter. § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter.Soft candy, § .9 Emulsifier and emulsifier 170.3(n)(38) of this chapter. salt, § 170.3(o)(8) of this chapter; stabilizer and thickener, § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter.All other food categories.... .002 Formulation aid, § 170.3(o)(14) of this chapter; stabilizer and thickener, § 170.3(o)(28) of this chapter.------------------------------------------------------------------------
