Open AccessSafety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐amylase and 1,4‐α‐glucan 6‐α‐glucosyltransferase from Paenibacillus alginolyticus
Author(s) -
Silano Vittorio,
Barat Baviera José Manuel,
Bolognesi Claudia,
Brüschweiler Beat Johannes,
Cocconcelli Pier Sandro,
Crebelli Riccardo,
Gott David Michael,
Grob Konrad,
Lampi Evgenia,
Mortensen Alicja,
Rivière Gilles,
Steffensen IngerLise,
Tlustos Christina,
Van Loveren Henk,
Vernis Laurence,
Zorn Holger,
Glandorf Boet,
Herman Lieve,
AguileriaGómez Margarita,
Horn Christine,
Kovalkovičová Natália,
Liu Yi,
Maia Joaquim Manuel,
Chesson Andrew
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
efsa journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.076
H-Index - 97
ISSN - 1831-4732
DOI - 10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5683
Subject(s) - glucosyltransferase , glucan , food science , amylase , enzyme , chemistry , starch , biochemistry
The food enzyme α‐amylase (4‐α‐ d ‐glucan glucanohydrolase, EC 3.2.1.1) and 1,4‐α‐glucan 6‐α‐glucosyltransferase ((1→4)‐α‐ d ‐glucan:(1→4)‐α‐ d ‐glucan( d ‐glucose) 6‐α‐ d ‐glucosyltransferase, EC 2.4.1.24) is produced with a Paenibacillus alginolyticus by Hayashibara Co., Ltd. The food enzyme is free from viable cells of the production organism. The α‐amylase and 1,4‐α‐glucan 6‐α‐glucosyltransferase is intended to be used in starch processing for the production of isomaltodextrins. Residual amounts of total organic solids are removed by the purification steps applied during the production of isomaltodextrins and consequently dietary exposure is considered negligible. Similarity of the amino acid sequences to those of known allergens was searched and no matches were found. The Panel considered that, under the intended conditions of use, the risk of allergic sensitisation and elicitation reactions by dietary exposure to the food enzyme cannot be excluded, but the likelihood is considered to be low. Based on the data provided, the Panel concluded that this food enzyme does not give rise to safety concerns under the intended conditions of use.