Flavor Enhancer · CAS 9001-00-7
Bromelain Enzyme
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Bromelain Enzyme is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Bromelain Enzyme is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Bromelain Enzyme: no OFF product match; CAS 9001-00-7 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 9001-00-7 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavor Enhancer | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Bromelain Enzyme?
Bromelain Enzyme (CAS 9001-00-7) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, processing aid, texturizer.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Bromelain Enzyme
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bromelain Enzyme safe to consume?
Bromelain Enzyme scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 9001-00-7, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Bromelain Enzyme used for in food?
Bromelain Enzyme (CAS 9001-00-7) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, processing aid, texturizer (Flavor Enhancer); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.