FSANZ calls for comment on beer processing enzyme aid

Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Monday, 13 March, 2023

FSANZ calls for comment on beer processing enzyme aid

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for comment on an application to extend the use of the enzyme alpha-glucosidase to the brewing of beer.

The enzyme, a processing aid from a genetically modified source, is already approved for use in a range of foods but not in beer.

It is produced from a GM strain of Trichoderma reesei, which has a history of safe use as the source of enzyme processing aids, including several that are already permitted.

Sarah Cuthbert, FSANZ CEO, said the enzyme could be used as a processing aid in the manufacture of beer, including low-alcohol and low-carbohydrate, if approved.

“Our safety assessment found no health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers," she said.

For more information and to access assessment documents, visit the FSANZ call for comment page. Submissions at close 6 pm (Canberra time) on 25 April 2023.

To make a submission: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/code/changes/submission/pages/default.aspx.

Image credit: iStock.com/Silvia 

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