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Invertase
Invertase
Also known as: E1103
Low concern
Invertase is authorized as food additive E1103 under EU Reg. (EC) 1333/2008.
Found in
1,777 products
E-number
E1103
Type
stabiliser
What it is
Enzyme (β-fructofuranosidase) that hydrolyzes sucrose into glucose and fructose, typically produced from Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Food enzyme; produces invert sugar syrups and soft-centered confections.
Why it's flagged
- theoretical residual allergenicity
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that the food enzyme β-fructofuranosidase produced with the non-genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain INV does not give rise to safety concerns under the intended conditions of use."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Generally accepted as a food enzyme/processing aid
European Union — EFSA
Authorized E1103; multiple strains evaluated as safe
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