Safety evaluation of a lipase enzyme (BD29241 Palmitase) preparation, expressed in Pseudomonas fluorescens, intended for removing palmitic acid from triacylglycerol.

The lipase enzyme, BD29241 Palmitase, can be used as a processing aid for removing palmitic acid from triacylglycerol in the production of refined oil. This enzyme was produced from a Pseudomonas fluorescens (P. fluorescens) production strain and was tested in acute, inhalation, and subchronic toxicity studies.