Thickener · CAS 51931-23-8
Protease From Bacillus Subtilis 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, Protease From Bacillus Subtilis 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
Protease From Bacillus Subtilis 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
Protease From Bacillus Subtilis Enzyme: no OFF product match; CAS 51931-23-8 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 51931-23-8 | 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 Protease From Bacillus Subtilis Enzyme?
Protease From Bacillus Subtilis Enzyme (CAS 51931-23-8) 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 Protease From Bacillus Subtilis 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 Protease From Bacillus Subtilis Enzyme safe to consume?
Protease From Bacillus Subtilis Enzyme scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 51931-23-8, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Protease From Bacillus Subtilis Enzyme used for in food?
Protease From Bacillus Subtilis Enzyme (CAS 51931-23-8) 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.