Safety evaluation of the food enzyme 3-phytase from the genetically modified Aspergillus niger strain NPH.

ABSTRACT: The food enzyme 3-phytase (myo-inositol-hexakisphosphate 3-phosphohydrolase EC 3.1.3.8) is produced with the genetically modified Aspergillus niger strain NPH by DSM Food Specialties. The genetic modifications do not give rise to safety concerns. The food enzyme was considered free from viable cells of the production organism and its DNA. It is intended to be used in three food manufacturing processes: processing of cereals and other grains for the production of (1) baked products and (2) distilled alcohol, and the processing of plant- and fungal-derived products for the production of (3) plant-based analogues of milk and milk products. Since no residual amounts of total organic solids (TOS) are carried over into distilled alcohol, dietary exposure was calculated only for the

SUBMITTER: EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP) 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10784861 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature