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§ 184.1400 Lecithin.
（a） Commercial lecithin is a naturally occurring mixture of the phosphatides of choline, ethanolamine, and inositol, with smaller amounts of othe lipids. It is isolated as a gum following hydration of solvent-extracted soy, safflower, or corn oils. Lecithin is bleached, if desired, by hydrogen peroxide and benzoyl peroxide and dried by heating.
（b） The ingredient meets the specifications of the Food Chemicals Codex, 3d Ed. （1981）, pp. 166–167, 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） 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.
[48 FR 51150, Nov. 7, 1983]
