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Amyloglucosidase explained: what it is and its source

Amyloglucosidase is an enzyme, and this form comes from Rhizopus niveus. The US FDA says, "It breaks gelatinized starch into sugars during the production of distilled spirits and vinegar." One of the products we reviewed lists amyloglucosidase, and none prints its individual amount.

By HowNook's Health desk · Updated

In the products we reviewed
1, its label does not print the amount

What amyloglucosidase is

  • This form of amyloglucosidase is derived from Rhizopus niveus.1
  • The enzyme product contains diatomaceous silica as a carrier.1
  • Production completely removes the Rhizopus niveus organism from the enzyme.1
  • It breaks gelatinized starch into sugars during the production of distilled spirits and vinegar.1

How much amyloglucosidase each product gives

Per serving, as each label prints it

Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend

SynadentixNot printed · at most 400 mg

Before you take it

Ask a doctor first

  • For this food-production use, the additive must not exceed 0.1 percent of the gelatinized starch by weight.1

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.

The product we reviewed that lists amyloglucosidase

ProductForm and servingAmyloglucosidase per servingOur scorePrice a bottleBuy
Synadentix#2 in oral health supportSoft tablets1 tabletNot printedIn a 400 mg proprietary blend9.4$49Check price
Prices checked Oct 11, 2026

Questions people ask

What is amyloglucosidase?

Amyloglucosidase is an enzyme. The US FDA says, "It breaks gelatinized starch into sugars during the production of distilled spirits and vinegar."

Where does amyloglucosidase come from?

This form of amyloglucosidase is derived from Rhizopus niveus. The US FDA says production completely removes the Rhizopus niveus organism from the enzyme.

Does amyloglucosidase contain a carrier?

Yes, the US FDA says the enzyme product contains diatomaceous silica as a carrier.

Which supplements we reviewed contain amyloglucosidase?

Synadentix lists amyloglucosidase inside a 400 mg proprietary blend. Its individual amount is not printed. The serving is 1 tablet.

Sources

The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.

  1. 1US Code of Federal Regulations, 21 CFR 173.110, Amyloglucosidase derived from rhizopus niveusecfr.gov/currentchecked