Rehydrated Enzyme Modified Cheese
Made from cheese using approved enzymes; nutritional and safety profile similar to cheese with intensified flavor compounds.
What it is
Cheese that has been treated with enzymes (typically lipases and proteases) to accelerate flavor development, then dried and rehydrated for use as a flavoring ingredient. Provides intense cheese flavor at lower usage levels than aged cheese.
Concentrated cheese flavoring used in snacks, sauces, dressings, and processed foods.
Why it's flagged
- dairy allergen
- high sodium
What regulators actually say
"Substances generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in food in accordance with current good manufacturing practice are listed in this part."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as a flavor; component cheeses and enzymes must be GRAS or approved
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; enzymes regulated under EU enzyme regulations
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