Protease (Food Grade)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Enzyme digesting tough meat proteins into juicy tenderness and relaxing gluten elasticity in sheeted crackers.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved meat tenderizing and gluten modifying enzyme
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS tenderizer
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Approved food processing aid
Commonly Found Foods
Meat marinadesmeat tenderizing powderscrisp cracker doughs
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Grated Korean pear✓ Fresh kiwi juice
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