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USDA/FSIS RIN: 0583-AC16 Publication ID: Spring 1997 
Title: Use of a Blend of Carageenan, Locust Bean Gum, and Xanthan Gum as a Binder Matrix in Water-Added Hams 
Abstract: FSIS plans to amend the Federal meat inspection regulations to permit the use of a blend of carageenan, locust bean gum, and xanthan gum as a binder to prevent purging of brine solution in water-added hams. Carageenan and xanthan gum are permitted as direct food additives under 21 CFR 172.620 and 172.695 at use-levels consistent with good manufacturing practice as stabilizers, emulsifiers, or thickeners. The currently permitted use-level for carageenan is 1.5 percent of the formulation of water-added hams. The Federal meat and poultry products inspection regulations already allow the use of xanthan gum in various meat and poultry products without a restriction for use as a binder. Locust bean gum is listed in 21 CFR 184.1343 as a substance generally recognized as safe at a maximum use-level of 0.5 percent as a stabilizer and thickener. ^PThe maximum use-level for the binder matrix will be 0.5 percent, consisting of 70 percent carageenan, 15 percent xanthan gum, and 15 percent locust bean gum. Permitting the use of this binder matrix in water-added hams will provide ham processors with another binder option from which to choose when formulating their product. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 318   
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Direct Final Rule  09/00/1997    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Patricia F. Stolfa
Assistant Deputy Administrator, Regulations and Inspection
Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Office of Policy, Program Development, and Evaluation,
Washington, DC 20250-3700
Phone:202 205-0699