amylases

Basic Information

Field	Content
Chinese name	amylases
English name	amylases
INS/E number	INS 1100
Functional class	Flour treatment agent
Year adopted	1972
Approved by	Australia/New Zealand (FSANZ)

What is it?

Amylases are enzymes that hydrolyse starch into dextrins, maltose and oligosaccharides, produced by microbial fermentation or extracted from plants/animals. In foods they mainly act as processing aids improving texture and digestibility.

Source

Natural：米曲霉、 Bacillus subtilis 等微生物发酵 / 麦芽

Why is it used?

• Hydrolyses starch to improve dough structure and baking quality
• Reduces viscosity for starch syrup production
• Improves texture and digestibility of cereal products
• Used in brewing and juice clarification
• Processing aid reducing downstream load

Common Foods

• Bread and bakery products
• Starch and glucose syrups
• Beer and brewed beverages
• Breakfast cereals
• Infant cereals
• Fruit juices

Safety

ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake)：Not applicable (evaluated, no limit set)

Concerns：

• 源自非安全菌株须经个案审批
• 极少数人对酶蛋白过敏
• 需声明生产菌株与转因状态

Usage Standard

China：GB 2760《食品安全国家标准 食品添加剂使用标准》（酶制剂）；GB 1886.239 食品安全国家标准 食品添加剂 淀粉酶制剂

International：

• EU Regulation 1333/2008 Annex II (E 1100)
• FDA Enzymes - GRAS (from GRAS organisms)
• Codex GSFA (INS 1100)
• FSANZ Food Standards Code (1100)
• JECFA Monograph (Amylases)

In a nutshell

Amylases are starch-hydrolysing enzymes improving baking, syrup and brewing processes, typically with no ADI.

Consumer Advice

Amylases are enzymes that break down starch, used in bread baking, beer brewing, and syrup production to improve texture and fermentation. Most commercial amylases come from microbial fermentation, but some are derived from animal sources such as pig pancreas. Vegetarians and halal/kosher consumers should choose products that clearly state their source (e.g., microbial). They are safe when used according to regulations, with only trace residues in the final food.

Dietary Restrictions

• Vegan: ❌
• Halal: ❌
• Kosher: ❌

Allergens

✅ Free from common allergens

Disclaimer

The information provided here is for discussion and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or an evaluation/rating of any product or ingredient. This information may not apply to you; before using or taking any action, you should contact the manufacturer, vendor, medical, dietary, fitness, or other professionals. If you use any information provided here, you do so at your own risk.