CATALASE from BOVINE LIVER
Prepared at the 15th JECFA (1971), published in NMRS 50B (1972) and in FNP 52 (1992). An ADI 'not limited' was established at the 15th JECFA
(1971)
SOURCES Commercial enzyme preparations are partially purified extracts from bovine liver
Active principles Catalase
Systematic names and numbers
Hydrogen-peroxide: hydrogen-peroxide oxidoreductase (EC 1.11.1.6)
Reactions catalyzed H2
O2 + H2
O2 => H2
O + O2
DESCRIPTION Powders or liquids
FUNCTIONAL USES Enzyme preparation
Used in the manufacture of certain cheeses
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Must conform to the General Specifications for Enzyme Preparations used in Food Processing (see Volume Introduction)
