Food enzyme amidase



 

General information

Submitter c-Lecta GmbH Commission ID EFSA-Q-2024-00307

Source

Organism Escherichia coli GMM Yes
Strain SP-a

EFSA Applications

Enzyme protein cDNA sequence Mass Chemical parameters Question number EFSA Status Safety evaluation
amidase

Not available

 54.00 / EFSA-Q-2024-00307 Finished Safety evaluation of the food enzyme amidase from the genetically modified Escherichia coli strain SP-a

Manufacturing

Production Fermentation

Industrial activity

Intended food use
  • Food processing
 Exposure level Chronic exposure to the food enzyme–TOS was calculated using the FEIM webtool by combining the maximum recommended use level with individual consumption data (EFSA CEP Panel, 2021). The estimation involved selection of relevant food categories and application of technical conversion factors (EFSA CEP Panel, 2023),
 
Intended use level 221.9 Usage details

The food enzyme is intended to be used for the hydrolysis of acrylamide in foods (Coffee extracts, Coffee substitutes (chicory extracts))