(a) Guar gum is the natural substance obtained from the maceration of the seed of the guar plant, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Linne) Taub., or Cyamopsis psoraloides (Lam.) D.C.
(b) The ingredient meets the specifications of the ``Food Chemicals Codex,'' 3d Ed. (1981), p. 141, 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.html.
(c) The ingredient is used in food under the following conditions:
Maximum Usage Levels Permitted------------------------------------------------------------------------
Food (as served) Percent Function------------------------------------------------------------------------Baked goods and baking mixes, 0.35 Emulsifier and emulsifier
Sec. 170.3(n)(1) of this salts, Sec. 170.3(o)(8) of
chapter. this chapter; formulation
aid, Sec. 170.3(o)(14) of
this chapter; stabilizer and
thickener; Sec.
170.3(o)(28) of this
chapter.Breakfast cereals, Sec. 1.2 Formulation aid, Sec.
170.3(n)(4) of this chapter. 170.3(o)(14) of this
chapter; stabilizer and
thickener, Sec.
170.3(o)(28) of this
chapter.Cheese, Sec. 170.3(n)(5) of .8 Do.
this chapter.Dairy products analogs, Sec. 1.0 Firming agent, Sec.
170.3(n)(10) of this chapter. 170.3(o)(10) of this
chapter; formulation aid,
Sec. 170.3(o)(14) of this
chapter; stabilizer and
thickener, Sec.
170.3(o)(28) of this
chapter.Fats and oils, Sec. 2.0 Do.
170.3(n)(12) of this chapter.Gravies and sauces, Sec. 1.2 Formulation aid, Sec.
170.3(n)(24) of this chapter. 170.3(o)(14) of this
chapter; stabilizer and
thickener, Sec.
170.3(o)(28) of this
chapter.Jams and jellies, commercial, 1.0 Do.
Sec. 170.3(n)(28) of this
chapter.Milk products, Sec. .6 Do.
170.3(n)(31) of this chapter.Processed vegetables and 2.0 Formulation aid, Sec.
vegetable juices, Sec. 170.3(o)(14) of this
170.3(n)(36) of this chapter. chapter; stabilizer and
thickener, Sec.
170.3(o)(28) of this
chapter.Soups and soup mixes, Sec. .8 Do.
170.3(n)(40) of this chapter.Sweet sauces, toppings and 1.0 Do.
syrups, Sec. 170.3(n)(43) of
this chapter.All other food categories...... .5 Emulsifier and emulsifier
salts, Sec. 170.3(o)(8) of
this chapter; firming agent,
Sec. 170.3(o)(10) of this
chapter; formulation aid,
Sec. 170.3(o)(14) of this
chapter; stabilizer and
thickener, Sec.
170.3(o)(28) of this
chapter.------------------------------------------------------------------------
(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]