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Alpha-Amylase

Also known as: E1100, amylase, E-1100, E 1100

Low concern

Alpha-amylase preparations from various microbial sources (e.g., Aspergillus, Bacillus, Geobacillus) are FDA GRAS via multiple GRN notices and EFSA-evaluated. Functions as a processing aid; typically inactivated during baking.

Found in

1,215 products

E-number

E1100

What it is

Alpha-amylase, an enzyme that hydrolyzes starch into shorter saccharides.

Processing aid in baking, brewing, and starch conversion.

Why it's flagged

may originate from microbial fermentation; allergen potential rare

What regulators actually say

"Maltogenic alpha-amylase enzyme preparation from Geobacillus stearothermophilus... at a maximum level of 164 mg TOS/kg flour for baked goods is GRAS."

FDA GRAS Notice 842 - maltogenic alpha-amylase — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS via multiple GRN notices (e.g., GRN 842).

European Union — EFSA

Authorised; safety evaluated.

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