Food enzyme pectinesterase



 

General information

Submitter Shin Nihon Chemical Co., Ltd Commission ID EFSA-Q-2023-00269

Source

Organism Aspergillus luchuensis GMM No
Strain AP2 903-6

EFSA Applications

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

Not available

Not available

 / EFSA-Q-2023-00269 Finished Safety evaluation of the food enzyme pectinesterase from the non-genetically modified Aspergillus luchuensis strain AP2 903-6

Manufacturing

Production Fermentation

Industrial activity

Intended food use
  • Bakery and cereal based products
  • Cereal processing
  • Fruit and vegetable processing
 Exposure level Chronic exposure to the food enzyme–TOS was calculated 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 8.0 Usage details

The food enzyme is intended to be used in three food manufacturing processes: Processing of cereals and other grains (Production of baked products), Processing of fruits and vegetables (Production of juices, Production of fruit and vegetable products other than juices)