Petrolatum may be safely used in food, subject to the provisions of this section.
Ultraviolet absorbance per centimeter path length:
Millimicrons | Maximum |
280-289 | 0.25 |
290-299 | .20 |
300-359 | .14 |
360-400 | .04 |
Use | Limitation (inclusive of all petroleum hydrocarbons that may be used in combination with petrolatum) |
In bakery products; as release agent and lubricant | With white mineral oil, not to exceed 0.15 percent of bakery product. |
In confectionery; as release agent and as sealing and polishing agent | Not to exceed 0.2 percent of confectionery. |
In dehydrated fruits and vegetables; as release agent | Not to exceed 0.02 percent of dehydrated fruits and vegetables. |
In egg white solids; as release agent | Not to exceed 0.1 percent of egg white solids. |
On raw fruits and vegetables; as protective coating | In an amount not to exceed good manufacturing practice. |
In beet sugar and yeast; as defoaming agent | As prescribed in § 173.340 of this chapter. |
21 C.F.R. §172.880