Thickener · CAS 977031-85-8
Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger 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, Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger 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
Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger 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
Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger Enzyme: no OFF product match; CAS 977031-85-8 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977031-85-8 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Thickener | 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 Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger Enzyme?
Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger Enzyme (CAS 977031-85-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, processing aid, stabilizer or thickener":.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger 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 Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger Enzyme safe to consume?
Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger Enzyme scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977031-85-8, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger Enzyme used for in food?
Pectinase From Aspergillus Niger Enzyme (CAS 977031-85-8) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, processing aid, stabilizer or thickener": (Thickener); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.