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Commission Directive 2008/84/EC of 27 August 2008 laying down specific purity criteria on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (Text with EEA relevance) (Codified version) (repealed)

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E 472 c CITRIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS

Note: Purity criteria apply to the additive free of sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids, however, these substances may be present up to a maximum level of 6 % (expressed as sodium oleate).
SynonymsCitrem
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides
Citroglycerides
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids esterified with citric acid
DefinitionEsters of glycerol with citric acid and fatty acids occurring in food oils and fats. They may contain small amounts of free glycerol, free fatty acids, free citric acid and free glycerides. They may be partially or wholly neutralised with sodium hydroxide or with potassium hydroxide
DescriptionYellowish or light brown liquids to waxy solids or semi-solids
Identification
A.Positive tests for glycerol, for fatty acids and for citric acid
B.Solubility
Insoluble in cold water
Dispersible in hot water
Soluble in oils and fats
Insoluble in cold ethanol
Purity
Acids other than citric and fatty acidsNot detectable
Free glycerolNot more than 2 %
Total glycerolNot less than 8 % and not more than 33 %
Total citric acidNot less than 13 % and not more than 50 %
Sulphated ash (determined at 800 ± 25 oC)Non-neutralised products: not more than 0,5 %
Partially or wholly neutralised products: not more than 10 %
LeadNot more than 2 mg/kg
Free fatty acidsNot more than 3 % estimated as oleic acid

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