Bromelain
What is Bromelain?
Bromelain is a group of enzymes derived from the stems of pineapples (Ananas comosus). It is extracted from the pineapple plant and purified for use in various applications.
Is Bromelain vegan?
Bromelain is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Bromelain a major allergen?
Bromelain is derived from pineapple, which is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Bromelain used for?
Bromelain is primarily used as a meat tenderiser due to its protein-digesting properties.
Is Bromelain safe?
Bromelain is not listed as an authorised food additive on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations in Great Britain.
Why it's used
Bromelain is primarily used as a meat tenderiser due to its protein-digesting properties. It is also found in dietary supplements and some protein powders, where it is thought to aid digestion.
Health notes
Bromelain is not listed as an authorised food additive on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations in Great Britain. It is generally consumed as part of a food, such as pineapple, or as a dietary supplement. EFSA has evaluated bromelain in the context of health claims, but it has not been assigned an E-number as a food additive. Some research suggests potential anti-inflammatory effects, but robust evidence from large-scale human trials is often lacking, and more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
Allergen info
Bromelain is derived from pineapple, which is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
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