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Beta-Galactosidase

Low concern

Beta-galactosidase from various sources (Aspergillus, Kluyveromyces, Bacillus) is GRAS or has obtained GRAS Notices from FDA. Considered safe at use levels.

Found in

11 products

What it is

An enzyme (lactase) that hydrolyzes lactose into glucose and galactose.

Processing aid to produce lactose-free dairy products and as a digestive aid.

Why it's flagged

Rare allergy to enzyme source organism residues

What regulators actually say

"GRAS Notice Inventory includes notices for beta-galactosidase preparations from multiple microbial sources, with FDA having no questions on their GRAS status."

FDA GRAS Notice Inventory — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS notice approved (e.g., GRN 95, 232 etc.); use as enzyme processing aid

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food enzyme

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