α-AMYLASE from BACILLUS STEAROTHERMOPHILUS
Prepared at the 41st JECFA (1993), published in FNP 52 Add 2 (1993) superseding specifications prepared at the 37th JECFA (1990), published in FNP 52 (1992). An ADI 'not specified' was established at the 37th JECFA (1990)
SYNONYMS Glycogenase; INS No. 1100
SOURCES Produced extracellularly by the controlled fermentation of Bacillus stearothermophilus
Active principles alpha-Amylase
Systematic names and numbers
1,4-alpha-D-Glucan glucanohydrolase (EC 3.2.1.1)
Reactions catalyzed Endohydrolysis of 1,4-alpha-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides,
containing three or more 1,4-alpha-linked D-glucose units
DESCRIPTION Typically tan to dark brown liquids
FUNCTIONAL USES Enzyme preparation
Used in starch hydrolysis
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Must conform to the General Specifications for Enzyme Preparations used in Food Processing (See Volume Introduction)
