Methyl alcohol may be present in the following foods under the conditions specified:
- (a) In spice oleoresins as a residue from the extraction of spice, at a level not to exceed 50 parts per million.
(b) In hops extract as a residue from the extraction of hops, at a level not to exceed 2.2 percent by weight; Provided, That:
- (1) The hops extract is added to the wort before or during cooking in the manufacture of beer.
- (2) The label of the hops extract specifies the presence of methyl alcohol and provides for the use of the hops extract only as prescribed by paragraph (b)(1) of this section.