16Permitted enzymes of plant origin

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16 Permitted enzymes of plant origin

The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as enzymes in the course of manufacture of any food provided the enzyme is derived from the corresponding source specified in the Table.

Table to clause 16

Enzyme	Source
α–AmylaseEC 3.2.1.1	Malted cereals
β-AmylaseEC 3.2.1.2	Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)Malted cereals
ActinidinEC 3.4.22.14	Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa)
FicinEC 3.4.22.3	Ficus spp.
Fruit bromelainEC 3.4.22.33	Pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus)
PapainEC 3.4.22.2	Carica papaya
Stem bromelainEC 3.4.22.32	Pineapple stem (Ananas comosus)

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