Subject:
FW: Question
Date: 10/17/2008
5:19:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time (Me
From: Molly.Harry@fda.hhs.gov
Reply To: Adrienne
Samuels
CC: robert.martin@fda.hhs.gov,
paulette.gaynor@fda.hhs.gov
Dear Dr. Samuels,
This
is a response to your e-mail inquiry of October 9, 2008, in which you asked
if there is a standard of identity listed in the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) for monosodium glutamate (MSG).
The
CFR does not specify a standard of identity for MSG used in food.
However, FDA expects that the MSG manufactured for use in food would conform
to the specifications defined in the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC).
The FCC defines the qualities of food-grade chemicals in terms of identity,
strength, and purity based on the elements of safety and GMP. For
your convenience, I have attached the most recent monograph for food-grade
MSG published in the 6th edition of the FCC.
There are numerous publicly available references
that address the chemistry, safety, and food use of MSG that you may find
to be helpful in further understanding the use of MSG.
I hope you find this information
helpful.
Sincerely,
Molly Harry, M.S.
[Food and Drug Administration]
Division of Biotechnology andGRAS Notice Review
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The copy of the Food Chemicals Codex sent by Ms.
Harry has resisted reproduction.
