Proteases (E1101): What It Is and Is It Safe?
A class of protein-hydrolysing enzymes with diverse food applications: meat tenderisers (papain from papaya, bromelain from pineapple); cheese-ripening acceleration; chillproofing beer; bread making (controlled gluten weakening); and production of hydrolysed plant and animal proteins for flavouring. Largely inactivated by cooking temperatures. Considered safe by EFSA and FDA.
- Category
- Food Enzyme / Processing Aid
- Typically used in
- Meat tenderisers, cheese, beer (chillproofing), bakery products, protein hydrolysates and flavourings
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK.
- Also listed as
- Proteinases
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