On Aug. 8, 2018, China CFSA opened 7 new food additives to public feedback. Food enzyme preparations derived from novel enzyme sources accounted for the majority of proposed food additives.
Processing agent: food enzyme preparation
S/N | English name | CAS No. | Application scope | Sources |
1 | alpha-glucosidase | 9001-42-7 | Grain processing | Trichoderma reesei |
2 | Protease | 9025-49-4 | Grain processing, alcohol producing | Trichoderma reesei (new) |
3 | Maltotetraohydrolase | 37288-44-1 | Bakery, grain processing | Bacillus licheniformis |
4 | glucoamylase | 9032-08-0 | Grain processing, alcohol producing | Trichoderma reesei (new) |
5 | Lactase(beta-galactosidase) | 9031-11-2 |
| ATCC31382 (Bacillus sp.ATCC31382) (new) |
Sweetener
S/N | English name | Application | Maximum usage level | Note |
1 | sodium cyclamate | Fermented flour products | 1.0g/kg | Scope expansion |
Others (flavoring agent)
S/N | English name | Application | Maximum usage level | Note |
1 | beta-cyclodextrin | Pickled vegetable | 0.5g/kg | Scope expansion |