Urease
Level 1 — Generally 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