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Alpha-Amylase (Enzyme)

Processing AidsCAS 9000-90-2

A microbially-produced enzyme used to break down starch into fermentable sugars, commonly used as a dough-conditioning processing aid in bakery applications.

Physical state
Liquid
Solubility
Soluble/miscible in water
Odour
Faint characteristic odour
Typical usage level
Dosed by enzyme activity (units/g), not weight percentage
Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context
Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008 on food enzymes
E-number
Pending
Status
Processing aid; no additive authorisation required if not present in the finished product
Key standard
Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.
US Context
FDA status
Regulated as a processing aid / secondary direct food additive under FDA food additive regulations
CFR reference
Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration
Alpha-Amylase
Notes
Pending
Functions & applications

Enzymatic processing aid

Technical functionWhat it does
starch hydrolysis into fermentable sugarsBreaks starch chains into fermentable sugars for downstream processing.

Recommended applications

Bakery (dough conditioning)
Enzymatic processing aid
Brewing
Enzymatic processing aid
Starch processing
Enzymatic processing aid
Specifications

Technical specification

AppearanceLight brown liquid or off-white powder, formulation-dependent
ColourLight brown liquid or off-white powder, formulation-dependent
OdourFaint characteristic odour
SolubilitySoluble/miscible in water
MoisturePending
AssayPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pHPending
Lead (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate countPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
SalmonellaPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coliPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mouldPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging225kg net drums or IBC totes, depending on order volume
Shelf life12 months from production date, unopened
StorageStore in a cool place, away from direct sunlight. Refer to the supplier datasheet for temperature-controlled grades.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status
Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status
Produced by fermentation using a production microorganism. The enzyme itself is a processing aid; confirm labelling requirement with the specific supplier and production strain.
Irradiation
Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher
Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.
  • Critical QC checkpoints: Enzyme activity (units/g), Microbiological count, Heavy metals.
Customs reference

Import classification data

CN code (8-digit)Pending
TARIC (10-digit)Pending
EU import dutyPending
Anti-dumping measureNone on file
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