Dextranase explained: what it is and its source
Dextranase is an enzyme that, according to EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority), breaks specific bonds in dextran. One food enzyme preparation comes from production using the fungus Collariella gracilis strain AE-DX. One product we reviewed lists dextranase, but its label does not print a separate amount.
- In the products we reviewed
- 1, its label does not print the amount
What dextranase is
- One food enzyme preparation comes from production using the fungus Collariella gracilis strain AE-DX.1
- Dextranase breaks specific bonds in dextran.1
- During production, filtration removes the solid fungal material and leaves liquid containing the enzyme.1
- Dextranase is used in making refined sugar from sugar beet or sugar cane.1
How much dextranase each product gives
Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend
Before you take it
Side effects
- Allergic reactions are possible with dietary exposure under the intended food-processing conditions, but their likelihood is considered low.1
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.
The product we reviewed that lists dextranase
| Product | Form and serving | Dextranase per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Synadentix#2 in oral health support | Soft tablets1 tablet | Not printedIn a 400 mg proprietary blend | 9.4 | $49 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is dextranase?
Dextranase is an enzyme. EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority) says, "Dextranase breaks specific bonds in dextran."
Where does dextranase come from?
One dextranase food enzyme preparation comes from production using the fungus Collariella gracilis strain AE-DX. EFSA says filtration removes the solid fungal material during production, leaving liquid containing the enzyme.
What is dextranase used for in food processing?
Dextranase is used in making refined sugar from sugar beet or sugar cane, according to EFSA.
Can dextranase cause allergic reactions?
Yes, allergic reactions are possible with dietary exposure under the intended food-processing conditions. Their likelihood is considered low under those conditions.
Which products we reviewed contain dextranase, and how much?
Synadentix is the only product we reviewed that lists dextranase. It is inside a 400 mg proprietary blend, with no separate dextranase amount 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.
- 1EFSA Journal (2022), scientific opinion 7279efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doichecked