21 C.F.R. § 173.270 Hexane.
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
Hexane may be present in the following foods under the conditions specified: (a) In spice oleoresins as a residue from the extraction of spice, at a level not to exceed 25 parts per million. (b) In hops extract as a residue from the extraction of hops, at a level not to exceed 2.2 percent by weight; Provided, That: (1) The hops extract is added to the wort before or during cooking in the manufacture of beer. (2) The label of the hops extract specifies the presence of the hexane and provides for the use of the hops extract only as prescribed by paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
Title 21: Food and Drugs
PART 173—SECONDARY DIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED IN FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart C—Solvents, Lubricants, Release Agents and Related Substances
§ 173.270 Hexane.
