21 CFR §184.1854
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- (a)Sucrose (C12H22O11, CAS Reg. No. 57-50-11-1) sugar, cane sugar, or beet sugar is the chemical β-D-fructofuranosyl-α-D-glucopyranoside. Sucrose is obtained by crystallization from sugar cane or sugar beet juice that has been extracted by pressing or diffusion, then clarified and evaporated.
- (b)The ingredient must be of a purity suitable for its intended use.
- (c)In accordance with § 184.1(b)(1), the ingredient is used in food with no limitation other than current good manufacturing practice.
- (d)Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived.