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Text Box: Definition of Lecithin Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sec. 184.1400 Lecithin. (a) Commercial lecithin is a naturally occurring mixture of the phosphatides of choline, ethanolamine, and inositol, with smaller amounts of other 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 Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC 20408. (c) In accordance with Sec. 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. http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/ [Taken from the Federal Register (48 FR 51150), Nov. 7, 1983] Text Box: GRAS Status of Lecithin Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Volume 6; CITE: 21CFR582 [Revised as of January 1, 2003] [Page 526] TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) PART 582--SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE--Table of Contents Subpart B--General Purpose Food Additives Sec. 582.1400 Lecithin. (a) Product. Lecithin. (b) Conditions of use. This substance is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing or feeding practice. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Food and Drug Administration