§184.1985. Aminopeptidase enzyme preparation derived from lactococcus lactis.
21 C.F.R. § 184.1985
Aminopeptidase enzyme preparation is derived from the nonpathogenic and nontoxicogenic bacterium Lactococcus lactis (previously named Streptococcus lactis). The preparation contains the enzyme aminopeptidase (CAS Reg. No. 9031-94-1; EC 3.4.11.1) and other peptidases that hydrolyze milk proteins. The preparation is produced by pure culture fermentation.
The ingredient meets the specifications for enzyme preparations in the Food Chemicals Codex, 3d ed.
, pp. 107-110, which are incorporated by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies are available from the National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20418, or may be examined at the Office of Food Additive Safety (HFS-200), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240-402-1200, or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
In accordance with § 184.1(b)(1), the ingredient is used in food with no limitations other than current good manufacturing practice. The affirmation of this ingredient as generally recognized as safe as a direct human food ingredient is based upon the following current good manufacturing practice conditions of use:
The ingredient is used as an enzyme, as defined in § 170.3(o)(9) of this chapter, as an optional ingredient for flavor development in the manufacture of cheddar cheese, in accordance with § 133.113 of this chapter, and in the preparation of protein hydrolysates.
The ingredient is used at levels not to exceed current good manufacturing practice.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[60 FR 54193, Oct. 20, 1995, as amended at 78 FR 14667, Mar. 7, 2013]
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 342, 348, 371.
Source
Source: 42 FR 14653, Mar 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[60 FR 54193, Oct. 20, 1995, as amended at 78 FR 14667, Mar. 7, 2013]