FDA Status
GRAS (Self-Affirmed)Enzyme that catalyzes covalent bonds between protein molecules, effectively 'gluing' them together. Known colloquially as 'meat glue.' Used to bind restructured meat, improve texture, and reduce waste.
Concerns
- •may create food safety risks if bonded meat pieces harbor bacteria at joined surfaces
- •transparency concern as restructured meat may appear as whole cuts
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
restructured meatsfish ballsimitation crabyogurtcheese
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