In July 2021, the National Health and Medical Commission announced 28 “three new foods,” including 4-α-glycosyltransferase. Experts reviewed and passed the safety assessment materials of 9 new food additives, including 4-α-glycosyltransferase, and 19 new food-related products, including the reaction products of sodium silicate, trimethylchlorosilane, and isopropanol.
4-alpha-glycosyltransferase
The application of 4-α-glycosyltransferase derived from Aerobacillus paleo bacteria as a new enzyme preparation for the food industry. The French Food Safety Authority, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, etc., allow it to be used as an enzyme preparation for the food industry. The substance is used as an enzyme preparation for the food industry to inhibit the aging of starch. Its quality specification implements “National Food Safety Standards, Food Additives, Enzyme Preparations for Food Industry.”
α-amylase
The α-amylase derived from Aspergillus niger was applied as a new variety of enzyme preparation for the food industry. The French Food Safety Authority, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, etc., allow it to be used as an enzyme preparation for the food industry. This substance is used as an enzyme preparation in the food industry to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch and increase the saccharification speed. Its quality specification implements “National Food Safety Standards, Food Additives, Enzyme Preparations for Food Industry.”
Pectin Esterase
Pectin esterase derived from Trichoderma reesei was applied for a new variety of enzyme preparation for the food industry. The US Food and Drug Administration, the French Food Safety Authority, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, etc., allow it to be used as an enzyme preparation for the food industry. The substance is used as an enzyme preparation for the food industry to catalyze the hydrolysis of pectin molecules to produce pectin acid. Its quality specification implements “National Food Safety Standards, Food Additives, Enzyme Preparations for Food Industry.”