21 C.F.R. § 172.735 Glycerol ester of wood or gum rosin.
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
Glycerol ester of wood or gum rosin may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions: (a) It has an acid number of 3 to 9, a drop-softening point of 88 °C–96 °C; and a color of N or paler as determined in accordance with Official Naval Stores Standards of the United States. It is purified by countercurrent steam distillation. (b) It is used to adjust the density of citrus oils used in the preparation of beverages whereby the amount of the additive does not exceed 100 parts per million of the finished beverage. [42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 70 FR 15758, Mar. 29, 2005]
Title 21: Food and Drugs
PART 172—FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart H—Other Specific Usage Additives
§ 172.735 Glycerol ester of wood or gum rosin.
