Food additives data book - wordpres

TECHNOLOGY OF USE IN FOODS: 1 gram of additive will dissolve in the following: 0.75 ml water at room temperature; 0.5 ml boiling
water; 1.7 ml methanol; 3 ml ethanol; 10.5 ml propanol; 250 ml ether
FOOD SAFETY ISSUES: Strong organic acid. Moderately toxic by intravenous route; mildly toxic by ingestion. Strong solutions
are mildly irritating to humans. When heated to decomposition, will emit acrid smoke and irritating
fumes
LEGISLATION: USA: UK and EUROPE:
FDA 21CFR 150.161, 150.141, Europe: listed
131.144, 184.1099: approved for use UK: approved for use
in foods as firming agent, flavour EEC Regulations (E334): approved for use
enhancer, flavouring agent/adjuvant, at ADI of 0–30 mg/kg body weight
processing aid, pH control agent at
GRAS quantities. CANADA:
GRAS when used in accordance Approved for use in the following: as
with GMP. Class IV preservative for fats and oils and
USDA 9CFR 318.7 unstandardised foods at GMP level; as
USDA 9CFR 381.147: sufficient for pH-adjusting or water-correcting agent
purpose at GMP levels
BATF 27CFR 240.1051: use as
prescribed in 27CFR 240.364, AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC RIM:
240.512 Japan: approved for use
BATF 27CFR 240.364, 240.512
REFERENCE: Lewis, R. J., Sr. (1989) Food Additives Handbook. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.
ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION: Manufacturer/Distributor: Browning Chemical Corporation, 707 Westchester Avenue, White Plains,
NY 10604-3104. Tel: (914) 686-0300; Fax: (914) 686-0310; Telex: 23 5039
L-Tartaric acid 513