On April 2, 2019, CFSA released notices and consulted on the use of 7 new food additives. They are glucose isomerase, lipase, alpha-amylase, monascus yellow pigment, β-galactosidase, xylanase and α-L-Arabinofuranosidase.
6 Food Additives with New Expression Vector Sources and Hosts
SN | Name | Expression vector source and hosts | Function | Application Scope | Usage amount | Effect | |
CAS/EC No. | Food Category | ||||||
1 | Glucose isomerase | Source: Streptomyces rubiginosus | Processing aid (enzyme) | CAS No.: 9055-00-9 EC No.: 5.3.1.5 | High fructose corn syrup produced by the industrialized method | Proper amount in accordance with production demand | GI is an important enzyme that contributes to the wide industrial production of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). HFCS is 1.3 times sweeter than sucrose. |
2 | Lipase | Host: Hansenula polymorpha Expression vector: Fusarium hetreosporum | Processing aid (enzyme) | / | Baked food like bread and food made of flour, such as noodles and spaghetti | It can increase the strength and stability of the dough. | |
3 | Alpha-amylase | Host: Trichoderma reesei Expression Vector: Aspergillus kawachii | Processing aid (enzyme) | CAS No.: 9000-90-2 EC No.: 3.2.1.1 | Cereal processing and alcohol manufacturing | It is the enzyme responsible for breaking large, complex, insoluble starch molecules into smaller, soluble molecules. Different from other alpha-amylases. Stable in acidic environment. | |
4 | β-galactosidase | Source: Bifidobacterium bifidum | Processing aid (enzyme) | CAS No.: 9031-11-2 | All | Compared to the β-galactosidase from Kluyveromyceslactis, this substance from bifidobacterium bifidum adapts to a wider range of temperature and PH value. It can be used in the production of low-lactose dairy products, which can make the dairy products easier for people with lactose intolerance to digest. | |
5 | Xylanase | Host: Trichoderma reseei Expression Vector: Talaromyces leycettanus | Processing aid (enzyme) | - | All | This substance brings higher operation efficiency and lower cost in separating corns. | |
6 | α-L-Arabinofuranosidase | Host: Trichoderma reesei Expression vector: Talaromyces pinophilus | Processing aid (enzyme) | CAS No.: 9067-74-7 | Cereal processing | This substance brings higher operation efficiency and lower cost in separating corn. |
1 Food Additives with Usage Expanded
SN | Name | Function | Food classification number | Expanded application scope | Using amount | Effect |
1 | Monascus yellow pigment | Colorant | 12.10.01.02 | Chicken essence, chicken powder | Proper amount in accordance with production demand | With stable coloring performance |
Any interested parties can submit their comments or suggestions on the seven new food additives via the contact information below before May 2nd, 2019.
Email: zqyj@cfsa.net.cn Tel: 010-52165518
*Please type “食品添加剂新品种意见反馈” in the subject line, which translates to “feedback of new food additives”.