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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

RENNET FROM CALF, KID OR LAMB FOURTH STOMACH
Chemical names: CHYMOSIN (RENNIN, ASPARTIC PROTEINASE; EC 3.4.23.4)
Functional class: ANIMAL ENZYME PREPARATION (MANUFACTURE OF CHEESE)
Latest evaluation: 1971
ADI: NOT LIMITED
Comments: Use limited by good manufacturing practice
Report: NMRS 50/TRS 448-JECFA 15/11
Specifications: FAS 2/NMRS 50B-JECFA 15/9; COMPENDIUM/1257
Tox monograph: NOT PREPARED
 
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