Chapter 5: Enzymes
Pectate lyase
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The worst fact: the maker warns workers that "repeated inhalation of enzyme dust or aerosols resulting from improper handling may induce sensitization". It has no government classification in Australia or the EU, and no cases in people were found.
Why brands use it: it breaks down pectin stains from fruit, jam, vegetables and smoothies.
Take care if: you have asthma or allergies.
Comes from: fermentation by bacteria or fungi; makers don't name the production strain on their product pages.
Myth check: nil.
Contaminants: nil.
Fair to say: like other detergent enzymes, it's a protein; the detergent industry says its enzymes are readily biodegradable, though we found no test data for this one specifically.
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Sources
The full source list is at the end of Chapter 5.