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Amyloglucosidase
Amyloglucosidase
Low concern
Amyloglucosidase is a processing enzyme regulated as a food enzyme. FDA recognises certain glucoamylases as GRAS; EFSA evaluates each microbial strain individually.
Found in
41 products
What it is
Glucoamylase enzyme (EC 3.2.1.3), typically from Aspergillus niger or Rhizopus species.
Processing aid: hydrolyses starch to glucose.
What regulators actually say
"Rhizopus oryzae used for the production of glucoamylase enzyme is generally recognized as safe."
"EFSA has assessed numerous food enzymes and concluded no safety concerns at the intended uses."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Glucoamylase from Aspergillus niger GRAS (21 CFR 184.1685) and other GRN notices.
European Union — EFSA
EFSA assesses each enzyme/strain combination; numerous have been deemed safe.
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