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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

PEPSIN (HOG STOMACH)
Chemical names: PEPSIN (ACID PROTEINASE) COMPOSED OF PEPSIN A (MAJOR COMPONENT), PEPSIN B AND PEPSIN C (EC 3.4.23.1, EC 3.4.23.2 AND EC 3.4.23.3)
Functional class: ANIMAL ENZYME PREPARATION
Latest evaluation: 1971
ADI: NOT LIMITED
Comments: Use limited by good manufacturing practice
Report: NMRS 50/TRS 488-JECFA 15/11
Specifications: FAS 2/NMRS 50B-JECFA 15/8; COMPENDIUM/1069
Tox monograph: NOT PREPARED
 
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