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Xylanase
Xylanase
Low concern
Xylanase is a microbial enzyme used as a processing aid. It is denatured during baking and not present in measurable amounts in the final food.
Found in
156 products
What it is
An enzyme (typically endo-1,4-β-xylanase) that hydrolyzes xylan (a hemicellulose), commonly produced by Aspergillus, Trichoderma, or Bacillus species.
Processing aid / dough improver.
Why it's flagged
- baker's asthma (occupational, not consumer)
What regulators actually say
"FDA has accepted GRAS notices for endo-1,4-beta-xylanase enzyme preparations."
"The Panel concluded that the enzyme endo-1,4-β-xylanase does not give rise to safety concerns under the intended conditions of use."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Multiple GRAS notifications accepted; processing aid
European Union — EFSA
Multiple positive opinions issued
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