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GRN No. 79

alpha-Amylase derived from Bacillus licheniformis carrying a gene encoding a modified alpha-amylase from Bacillus licheniformis

Intended Use: Use as a processing aid for the liquefaction of starch in the production of syrups and for the thinning of starch in distilling mashes in the production of alcohol. The alpha-amylase enzyme preparation is used at minimum levels necessary to achieve the intended effects. The recommended use level for the alpha-amylase enzyme preparation is 0.35 kilogram per ton of starch.
Basis: Scientific procedures
Notifier: Novozymes North America Inc.
Notifier Address: 77 Perry Chapel Church Rd., Box 576, Franklinton, NC 27525
Date of filing: Jul 3, 2001
GRAS Notice (releasable information): GRN 79 (in PDF)
Date of closure: Dec 19, 2001
FDA's Letter: FDA has no questions
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