ACETYLATED DISTARCH ADIPATE

 ACETYLATED DISTARCH ADIPATE

    Explanation

         This substance was evaluated for acceptable daily intake for man
    (ADI) by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives in 1969
    and 1971 (see Annex I, Refs. 20 and 27). A toxicological monograph was
    issued in 1974 (see Annex I, Ref. 33).

         Since the previous evaluation, additional data have become
    available and are summarized and discussed in the following monograph.
    The previously published monograph has been expanded and is reproduced
    in its entirety below.

    Introduction

         Modification is carried out by the use of 8% acetic anhydride and
    a maximum of 0.12% adipic acid, the latter acting as cross-linking
    agent. The maximum number of acetyl groups introduced is 2.5%. The
    number of adipic cross-links does not exceed more than 1 in about 1000
    glucopyranose units, or not more than 0.09% adipyl groups introduced
    in the starch.