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Lipase

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Lipase is a enzyme — Enzyme that breaks down fat to glycerol and fatty acids

What it does

Enzyme that breaks down fat to glycerol and fatty acids

Where you'll see it

Cheese manufacturing

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): any class of enzymes that break down fat to glycerol and fatty acids