Safety evaluation of the food enzyme endo-1,3(4)-β-glucanase from the non-genetically modified Cellulosimicrobium funkei strain AE-TN.

EFSA CEF Panel, Lieve Herman

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Abstract

The food enzyme endo-1,3(4)-β-glucanase (3-(1–3;1–4)-β-d-glucan 3(4)-glucanohydrolase; EC 3.2.1.6) is produced with the non-genetically modified Cellulosimicrobium funkei strain AE-TN by Amano Enzyme Inc. The food enzyme was shown to contain viable cells of the production strain, which belongs to a species that has been implicated in opportunistic infections in humans. The food enzyme is intended to be used in baking processes and yeast processing. Dietary exposure to the food enzyme total organic solids (TOS) was estimated to be up to 1.75 mg TOS/kg body weight (bw) per day in European populations. Genotoxicity tests did not raise a safety concern. The systemic toxicity was assessed by means of a repeated dose 90-day oral toxicity study in rats. The Panel identified a no observed adverse effect level of 1,788 mg TOS/kg bw per day, the highest dose tested, which, when compared with the estimated dietary exposure, resulted in a margin of exposure of at least 1,022. A search for the similarity of the amino acid sequence of the food enzyme to known allergens was made and no match was found. The Panel considered that, under the intended conditions of use, the risk of allergic reactions by dietary exposure cannot be excluded, but the likelihood for this to occur is low. However, due to the presence of viable cells of the production strain in the food enzyme, the Panel concluded that the food enzyme cannot be considered safe.
Original languageEnglish
JournalEFSA Journal
Volume21
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)7828
Number of pages15
ISSN1831-4732
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22-Feb-2023

Keywords

  • 3-(1 -> 3;1 -> 4)-beta-D-glucan 3(4)-glucanohydrolase
  • Cellulosimicrobium funkei
  • EC 3.2.1.6
  • beta-1,3-glucanase
  • endo-1.3(4)-beta-glucanase
  • food enzyme

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