172.720—Calcium lactobionate.
The food additive calcium lactobionate may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a)
The food additive is the calcium salt of lactobionic acid (4-(β,D-galactosido)-D-gluconic acid) produced by the oxidation of lactose.
(b)
It is used or intended for use as a firming agent in dry pudding mixes at a level not greater than that required to accomplish the intended effect.