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Pectinase enzyme (endopectinase, exopectinase) in food: ingestion safety

Moderate risk

Low_to_moderate risk based on available hazard data.

What is pectinase enzyme (endopectinase, exopectinase)?

Also known as: Dehydrogenase, isocitrate, Isocitrátdehydrogenáza, Isocitrat-Dehydrogenase, isocitrate dehydrogenase.

CAS number
9001-58-5

Risk for people

Moderate risk

Low_to_moderate risk based on available hazard data.

Regulatory consensus

1 regulatory bodyhas classified Pectinase enzyme (endopectinase, exopectinase).

AgencyYearClassificationNotes
Regulatory Framework—Regulated under dietary supplement frameworks (DSHEA in US, EU Novel Food)

Regulators apply different standards of evidence — animal-data weighting, exposure-pattern assumptions, epidemiological power thresholds — which is why two scientific bodies can review the same data and reach different conclusions. The disagreement is the data.

Where you encounter pectinase enzyme (endopectinase, exopectinase)

  • Processed Foods — Packaged foods, Beverages, Supplements
  • Consumer Products — Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals

Safer alternatives

Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to Pectinase enzyme (endopectinase, exopectinase):

  • Food-based nutrient sources; Whole food diet
    Trade-offs: Alternative approach; specific tradeoffs depend on application context, scale, and regulatory requirements. Full hazard assessment of alternative recommended before adoption to avoid regrettable substitution.
    Relative cost: 1.2-2×

Frequently asked questions

Is pectinase enzyme (endopectinase, exopectinase) safe for you?

Low_to_moderate risk based on available hazard data.

What products contain pectinase enzyme (endopectinase, exopectinase)?

Pectinase enzyme (endopectinase, exopectinase) appears in: Packaged foods (Processed foods); Beverages (Processed foods); Cosmetics (Consumer products); Pharmaceuticals (Consumer products).

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Sources (2)
  1. EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard — DTXSID7093795 — epa
  2. ATSDR Toxicological Profile — CAS 9001-58-5 — reference

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