The α-amylase preparation is a brown liquid with a density of about 1.25 g/ml. It contains active α- amylase and other components that stabilize the enzyme and prevent microbial growth.
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Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Not Permitted | |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | α-Amylase |
| Afghanistan | Unknown | None |
| Philippines | Approved | ALPHA- AMYLASE (ASPERGILLUS ORYZAE VAR.) |
| Austria | Not Permitted | |
| Belgium | Not Permitted | |
| Bulgaria | Not Permitted | |
| Cyprus | Not Permitted | |
| Czech Republic | Not Permitted | |
| Denmark | Not Permitted | |
| Estonia | Not Permitted | |
| Finland | Not Permitted | |
| France | Not Permitted | |
| Germany | Not Permitted | |
| Greece | Not Permitted | |
| Hungary | Not Permitted | |
| Ireland | Not Permitted | |
| Italy | Not Permitted | |
| Latvia | Not Permitted | |
| Lithuania | Not Permitted | |
| Luxembourg | Not Permitted | |
| Malta | Not Permitted | |
| Netherlands | Not Permitted | |
| Poland | Not Permitted | |
| Portugal | Not Permitted | |
| Romania | Not Permitted | |
| Slovakia | Not Permitted | |
| Slovenia | Not Permitted | |
| Spain | Not Permitted | |
| Sweden | Not Permitted | |
| United Kingdom | Not Permitted | |
| Australia | Approved | α-Amylase |
| New Zealand | Approved | α-Amylase |
1100 - Amylases: Derived from mould mushroom or pig pancreas. Flour treatment agent. No adverse effects have been reported.
1100 - Amylases: Derived from mould mushroom or pig pancreas. Flour treatment agent. No adverse effects have been reported.
1100 - Amylases: Derived from mould mushroom or pig pancreas. No adverse effects have been reported.
1100 - Amylases: Derived from mold mushroom or pig pancreas
α-Amylase
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
 | Capitol Ingredients Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
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