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§ 184.1585 Papain.
（a） Papain （CAS Reg. No. 9001–73–4） is a proteolytic enzyme derived from Carica papaya L. Crude latex containing the enzyme is collected from slashed unripe papaya. The food-grade product is obtained by repeated filtration of the crude latex or an aqueous solution of latex or by precipitation from an aqueous solution of latex. The resulting enzyme preparation may be used in a liquid or dry form.
（b） The ingredient meets the specifications of the Food Chemicals Codex, 3d Ed. （1981）, pp. 107–110, which is incorporated by reference. Copies are available from the National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20418, or available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration （NARA）. For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
（c） In accordance with §184.1（b）（1）, the ingredient is used in food with no limitation other than currect good manufacturing practice. The affirmation of this ingredient as generally recognized as safe （GRAS） as a direct human food ingredient is based upon the following current good manufacturing conditions of use:
（1） The ingredient is used as an enzyme as defined in §170.3（o）（9） of this chapter; processing aid as defined in §170.3（o）（24） of this chapter; and texturizer as defined in §170.3（o）（32） of this chapter.
（2） The ingredient is used in food at levels not to exceed current good manufacturing practice.
（d） Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived.
[48 FR 48806, Oct. 21, 1983]
