(a) Gum tragacanth is the exudate from one of several species of Astragalus gummifier Labillardiere, a shrub that grows wild in mountainous regions of the Middle East.
(b) The ingredient meets the specifications of the ``Food Chemicals Codex,'' 3d Ed. (1981), p. 337, 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, 0.2 Emulsifier and emulsifier
Sec. 170.3(n)(1) of this salt, 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.Condiments and relishes, Sec. .7 Do.
170.3(n)(8) of this chapter.Fats and oils, Sec. 1.3 Do.
170.3(n)(12) of this chapter.Gravies and sauces, Sec. .8 Do.
170.3(n)(24) of this chapter.Meat products, Sec. .2 Formulation aid, Sec.
170.3(n)(29) of this chapter. 170.3(o)(14) of this
chapter; stabilizer and
thickener, Sec.
170.3(o)(28) of this
chapter.Processed fruits and fruit .2 Emulsifier and emulsifier
juices, Sec. 170.3(n)(35) salt, Sec. 170.3(o)(8) of
of this chapter. this chapter; formulation
aid, Sec. 170.3(o)(14) of
this chapter; stabilizer and
thickener, Sec.
170.3(o)(28) of this
chapter.All other food categories.... .1 Do.------------------------------------------------------------------------
(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]