[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR184.1097]
[Page 493-494]
TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES (CONTINUED)
PART 184 DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS
Subpart B Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS
Sec. 184.1097 Tannic acid.
(a) Tannic acid (CAS Reg. No. 1401-55-4), or hydrolyzable
gallotannin, is a complex polyphenolic organic structure that yields
gallic acid and either glucose or quinic acid as hydrolysis products. It
is a yellowish-white to light brown substance in the form of an
amorphous, bulky powder, glistening scales, or spongy masses. It is also
ordorless, or has a faint characteristic odor, and has an astringent
taste. Tannic acid is obtained by solvent extraction of nutgalls or
excrescences that form on the young twigs of Quercus infectoria Oliver
and related species of Quercus. Tannic acid is also obtained by solvent
extraction of the seed pods of Tara (Caesalpinia spinosa) or the
nutgalls of various sumac species, including Rhus semialata, R.
coriaria, R. galabra, and R. typhia.
(b) The ingredient meets the specifications of the Food Chemicals
Codex, 3d Ed. (1981), p. 319, which is incorporated by reference. Copies
are available from the National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave.
NW., Washington, DC 20418, or available for inspection 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)(1) In accordance with Sec. 184.1(b)(2), the ingredient is used
in food only within the following specific limitations:
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Maximum
level of use
Category of food in food (as Functional use
served)
(percent)
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Baked goods and baking mixes, Sec. 0.01 Flavoring agent and
170.3(n)(1) of this chapter. adjuvant, Sec.
170.3(o)(12) of this
chapter.
Alcoholic beverages, Sec. 0.015 Flavor enhancer, Sec.
170.3(n)(2) of this chapter. 170.3(o)(11) of this
chapter; flavoring
agent and adjuvant,
Sec. 170.3(o)(12)
of this chapter;
processing aid, Sec.
170.3(o)(24) of this
chapter.
Nonalcoholic beverages and 0.005 Flavoring agent and
beverage bases, Sec. adjuvant, Sec.
170.3(n)(3) of this chapter and 170.3(o)(12) of this
for gelatins, puddings, and chapter; pH control
fillings, Sec. 170.3(n)(22) of agent, Sec.
this chapter. 170.3(o)(23) of this
chapter.
Frozen dairy desserts and mixes, 0.04 Flavoring agent and
Sec. 170.3(n)(20) of this adjuvant, Sec.
chapter and for soft candy, Sec. 170.3(o)(12) of this
170.3(n)(38) of this chapter. chapter.
Hard candy and cough drops, Sec. 0.013 Do.
170.3(n)(25) of this chapter.
Meat products, Sec. 170.3(n)(29) 0.001 Do.
of this chapter.
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(2) Tannic acid may be used in rendered animal fat in accordance
with 9 CFR 318.7.
(d) Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses
established in this section do not exist or have been waived.
[50 FR 21043, May 22, 1985]
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