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Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

Low concern

Pineapple fruit and its extracts are widely used and generally safe at culinary intakes. Bromelain (the proteolytic enzyme) is GRAS for use as a meat tenderizer (21 CFR 184.1024).

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17 products

What it is

Extract of pineapple (Ananas sativus / Ananas comosus) fruit — typically containing bromelain, sugars, and acids.

Cosmetic exfoliant/skin conditioner; bromelain enzyme used as meat tenderizer in foods.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Bromelain is the common name for the proteolytic enzyme derived from the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus). The ingredient is generally recognized as safe (GRAS)."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Bromelain affirmed GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1024; pineapple is a whole food

European Union — EFSA

Whole food; bromelain regulated as enzyme preparation

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