Section 2792 - Molasses and Molasses Products(a) Bagasse is that portion of the stalk of sugar cane, after removal of leaves and tops, remaining after extraction of the juice.(b) Beet Fiber, Dried, Plain is the refined plant material derived from sugar beet pulp after sugar extraction which has been further refined by washing, drying and milling. It shall contain a total dietary fiber (crude fiber) content of not less than 80 percent and an ash content of not more than three (3) percent.(c) Beet Pulp, Dried, Molasses is the dried residue from sugar beets which has been cleaned and freed from crowns, leaves, and sand, and which has been extracted in the process of manufacturing sugar to which has been added (beet) molasses obtained in the extraction of sugar.(d) Beet Pulp, Dried, Plain is the dried residue from sugar beets which has been cleaned and freed from crowns, leaves, and sand, and which has been extracted in the process of manufacturing sugar.(e) Beet Pulp, Dried Product CSF, RNS, is the dried residue from sugar beets which has been cleaned and freed from crowns, leaves, and sand, and which has been extracted in the process of manufacturing sugar to which has been added the concentrated Steffen's filtrate obtained in the extraction of the sugar from the beets.(f) Beet Molasses is a by-product of the manufacture of sucrose from sugar beets. It must contain not less than 48 percent total sugars expressed as invert.(g) Beet Molasses, Dried Product, is the properly dried mixture of molasses and molasses dried beet pulp containing not less than 45 percent total sugar expressed as invert.(h) Cane Molasses is a by-product of the manufacture of sucrose from sugar cane. It must contain not less than 43 percent total sugars expressed as invert and not less than 73 percent total solids.(i) Citrus Molasses is the partially dehydrated juices obtained from the manufacture of dried citrus pulp. It must contain not less than 45 percent total sugars expressed as invert.(j) Concentrated Separator By-Product (CSB) is obtained as a by-product of the recovery of sucrose from beet molasses by utilization of molecular exclusion chromatography.(k) Concentrated Steffen Filtrate (CSF) is obtained as a by-product of the recovery of sucrose from beet molasses by utilization of the Steffen process (precipitation with calcium oxide).(l) Hemicellulose Extract (21 CFR 573.520) is a by-product of the manufacture of pressed wood. It is the concentrated soluble material obtained from the treatment of wood at elevated temperature and pressure without use of acids, alkalis, or salts. It contains pentose and hextose sugars, and has a total carbohydrate content of not less than 55 percent.(m) Starch Molasses is a by-product of the manufacture of dextrose from starch derived from corn or grain sorghums in which the starch is hydrolized by use of enzymes and/or acid. It must contain not less than 43 percent reducing sugars expressed as dextrose and not less than 50 percent total sugars expressed as dextrose. It shall contain not less than 73 percent total solids.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 2792
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 14902, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 14992 and 15011, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. New section filed 11-12-2024 as an emergency; operative 11/12/2024 (Register 2024, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-12-2025 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.