Food enzymes
enzymes, food enzymes, rennet, pepsin, amylase, lactase, lipase, proteases, enzimas
What it is
Proteins that act as catalysts to accelerate chemical reactions in food processing.
Why BOTIA flags it
It flags them because enzymes like rennet or lipase can be extracted from animal stomachs, microbial cultures, or genetically modified organisms, creating major halal and vegetarian concerns.
BOTIA CAN
- Identify generic or specific enzyme declarations on a label.
- Highlight potential animal origin and activate religious choice layers.
BOTIA CANNOT
- Determine whether the enzyme was sourced from a microbial fermentation, a plant, or an animal tissue.
- Verify if the enzyme remains active or has been completely denatured/inactivated in the final food product.