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Urease

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Urease is a enzyme — Enzyme inhibiting urethane formation in wine

What it does

Enzyme inhibiting urethane formation in wine

Where you'll see it

wine making

Benefits

Inhibits urethane (a carcinogen) in wine

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: NUL

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): an enzyme from Lactobacillus fermentum, used to inhibit urethane formation in wine