Processing Aid · CAS 9001-73-4
Papain (carica Papaya L.) Enzyme, Formulation Aid
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, Papain (carica Papaya L.) Enzyme, Formulation Aid 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
Papain (carica Papaya L.) Enzyme, Formulation Aid 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
Papain (carica Papaya L.) Enzyme, Formulation Aid: no OFF product match; CAS 9001-73-4 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 9001-73-4 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Processing Aid | 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 Papain (carica Papaya L.) Enzyme, Formulation Aid?
Papain (carica Papaya L.) Enzyme, Formulation Aid (CAS 9001-73-4) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as processing aid, surface-finishing agent, texturizer.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Papain (carica Papaya L.) Enzyme, Formulation Aid
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 Papain (carica Papaya L.) Enzyme, Formulation Aid safe to consume?
Papain (carica Papaya L.) Enzyme, Formulation Aid scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 9001-73-4, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Papain (carica Papaya L.) Enzyme, Formulation Aid used for in food?
Papain (carica Papaya L.) Enzyme, Formulation Aid (CAS 9001-73-4) is catalogued for processing aid, surface-finishing agent, texturizer (Processing Aid); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.