Current through October 31, 2024
Section 184.1521 - Monosodium phosphate derivatives of mono- and diglycerides(a) Monosodium phosphate derivatives of mono- and diglycerides are composed of glyceride derivatives formed by reacting mono- and diglycerides that are derived from edible sources with phosphorus pentoxide (tetraphosphorus decoxide) followed by neutralization with sodium carbonate.(b) The ingredient must be of a purity suitable for its intended use.(c) In accordance with § 184.1(b)(1) , the ingredient is used in food with no limitation other than current good manufacturing practice. The affirmation of this ingredient as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a direct human food ingredient is based upon the following current good manufacturing practice conditions of use: (1) The ingredient is used in food as an emulsifier and emulsifier salt as defined in § 170.3(o)(8) of this chapter, a lubricant and release agent as defined in § 170.3(o)(18) of this chapter, and as a surface-active agent as defined in § 170.3(o)(29) of this chapter.(2) The ingredient is used in the following foods at levels not to exceed current good manufacturing practice: dairy product analogs as defined in § 170.3(n)(10) of this chapter and soft candy as defined in § 170.3(n)(38) of this chapter.(d) Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived.54 FR 7404, Feb. 21, 1989, as amended at 73 FR 8607 , Feb. 14, 2008