Use of Glycerine as a Humectant in Shelf Stable Meat Snacks
meat-poultry · Food Safety and Inspection Service · Rule · Published 1997-08-15 · Effective 1997-10-14 · 62 FR 43631
Document
Document number
97-21672
Federal Register citation
62 FR 43631
CFR reference
9 CFR 318
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule.
Category
meat-poultry
Sub-agency
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Publication date
1997-08-15
Effective date
1997-10-14
USDA docket
Docket No. 95-038DF
Abstract
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will permit the use of glycerine as a humectant in shelf stable meat snacks at a level not to exceed 2 percent of the formulation weight of the product. This action is being taken in response to a petition from the American Association of Meat Processors requesting use of glycerine to promote moisture retention and distribution and improved texture of shelf stable meat snacks.