Papain
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Papain is a enzyme — Proteinase enzyme from papaya for meat tenderizing; clearing beverages; reducing cooking time in enriched farina
What it does
Proteinase enzyme from papaya for meat tenderizing; clearing beverages; reducing cooking time in enriched farina
Where you'll see it
meat tenderizers, enriched farina, beverage clarifiers; used medically
What the research says
May cause allergic reactions. Has caused birth defects in experimental animals.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Has caused birth defects in experimental animals