Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester.

Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions: (a) It is the methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester having the following specifications: Acid number: 10-20 Hydroxyl number: 200-300 pH (5% aqueous): 4.8-5.0 Saponification number: 178-190 (b) It is used or intended for use as follows: (1) As an aid in crystallization of sucrose and dextrose at a level not to exceed the minimum quantity required to produce its intended effect. (2) As a surfactant in molasses at a level not to exceed 320 parts per million in the molasses.