Bromelain

(in 776 products)

1. Binder / Stabilizer - Retains the physical characteristics of food/cosmetics and ensure the mixture remains in an even state.

2. Dietary / Nutritional Supplement - Vitamins, minerals, proteins, fatty acids or probiotics that improves nutritional intake

3. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.

Bromelain is an enzyme extract derived from the stems of pineapples, although it exists in all parts of the fresh pineapple. It is a white to tan powder and soluble in water.

The extract has a history of folk medicine use. It can be used for pain, muscle soreness, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. As an ingredient, it is used in cosmetics, as a topical medication, and as a meat tenderizer.

It has an unapproved E-number (E1101iii).

1. E-numbers which are not found in EU FOOD

- "E1101iii"

2. US FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) Food Substances (21 CFR 184) [2017]

- § 184.1024 - Bromelain