### Question
How does the law define apparently wholesome food?


### Answer
Under *26 U.S.C. § 170*, **apparently wholesome food** is defined as:

> given to such term by section 22(b)(2) of the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (42 U.S.C. 1791(b)(2)), as in effect on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph.

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 170*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter B-Computation of Taxable Income > PART VI-ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS**

