Stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate.

The food additive stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate may be safely used in food in accordance with the following provisions: (a) The additive is prepared by controlled chemical reaction of the following: Reactant Limitations Citric acid Monoglycerides of fatty acids Prepared by the glycerolysis of edible fats and oils or derived from fatty acids conforming with § 172.860. Stearyl alcohol Derived from fatty acids conforming with § 172.860, or derived synthetically in conformity with § 172.864. (b) The additive stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate, produced as described under paragraph (a) of this section, meets the following specifications: Acid number 40 to 52. Total citric acid 15 to 18 percent. Saponification number 215-255. (c) The additive is used or intended for use as an emulsion stabilizer in or with shortenings containing emulsifiers.