Lipase from Animal

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)
SYNONYMS Lipase, triglycerin lipase, tributyrase; INS No.1104
SOURCES Obtained from two primary sources, 1) edible forestomach of calves, kids and lambs and 2) animal pancreatic tissue. These preparations may be partially purified edible tissue preparations or they may be aqueous extracts.
Active principles Triacylglycerol lipase
Systematic names and numbers
Triacylglycerol acylhydrolase (EC 3.1.1.3)
Reactions catalyzed The enzyme preparations hydrolyze triglycerides or simple fatty acid esters yielding di- or monoglycerides plus free fatty acids.
DESCRIPTION Dispersible in water and insoluble in ethanol
FUNCTIONAL USES Enzyme preparation
Used in cheese making and modifications of lipids
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Must conform to the General Specifications for Enzyme Preparations used in Food Processing (see Volume 1, Introduction)