Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 21  /  Part 172  /  Sec. 172.890 Rice bran wax.

Rice bran wax may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions:

(a) It is the refined wax obtained from rice bran and meets the following specifications: Melting point 75 C to 80 C.Free fatty acids, maximum 10 percent.Iodine number, maximum 20.Saponification number 75 to 120.

(b) It is used or intended for use as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Food Limitation in food Use------------------------------------------------------------------------Candy........................... 50 p.p.m.......... Coating.Fresh fruits and fresh ......do.......... Do.

vegetables.Chewing gum..................... 2\1/2\ pct........ Plasticizing

material.------------------------------------------------------------------------