CARBOHYDRASE from BACILLUS LICHENIFORMIS
Prepared at the 29th JECFA (1986), published in FNP 34 (1986) and in FNP 52 (1992) An ADI 'not specified' was established at the 29th JECFA
(1985)
SYNONYMS Diastase, ptyalin, glycogenase; INS No.1100
SOURCES Commercial enzyme preparations are produced by the controlled fermentation of Bacillus licheniformis.
Active principles alpha-Amylase
Systematic names and numbers 1,4-alpha-D-Glucan glucanohydrolase (EC 3.2.1.1)
Reactions catalyzed The enzyme preparations hydrolyze 1,4-alpha-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides, yielding dextrins and oligo- and monosaccharides.
Secondary enzyme activities Microbial serine proteinase (EC 3.4.21.14)
DESCRIPTION Off-white to tan amorphous powders or as brown liquids; soluble in water, but practically insoluble in ethanol, chloroform and ether
FUNCTIONAL USES Enzyme preparation
Used in the preparation of and/or in cereals and starch, fruits and vegetables, beverages, sugar and honey, confectionery and bakery.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Must conform to the General Specifications for Enzyme Preparations used in Food Processing (see Volume Introduction)
