Name Glucose Oxidase Description Glucose oxidase is used in cosmetic items as a preservative. It works by slowly releasing hydrogen peroxide. It is an enzyme found in honey. A oxidoreductase enzyme catalyzes the conversion of beta-D-glucose and oxygen to D-glucono-1,5-lactone and peroxide. It is usually paired with lactoperoxidase as a preservative system. Benefits Staves off bacterial growth in cosmetic products. Considerations • Allergic Reactions
Because glucose oxidase is a protein, some people can be allergic to this ingredient. • Contamination Concerns
Glucose oxidase is sometimes derived from strains of Aspergillus niger, a black mold. It is unknown of aflatoxin or mycotoxin contamination is common or a concern. Glucose oxidase is commonly used to prevent fungal/bacterial growth to reduce mycotoxin contamination in foods. • Inhalation Risk
Inhalation of aerosolized products containing higher amounts of glucose oxidase can trigger asthma.
• GMOs
Glucose oxidase is commonly produced using genetically altered mold. Synonyms beta-D-glucose
beta-D-glucopyranose
glucoside
b-d-glucose
beta-Dextrose
beta-glucose
(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
.beta.-D-Glucopyranose
.beta.-D-Glucose
Glucose oxidase
(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetraol
.beta.-d-Glucose, anhydrous
(+)-Glucose
4-Morpholineacetic acid, a-Methylene-, Methyl ester
Oxidase, glucose
Cerelose 2001
.beta.-D-ribo-Hexopyranose, 1,6-anhydro-3-deoxy-2-O-phenyl-4-O-(phenylmethyl)-
glucose oxidase from aspergillus niger
Glucose, (beta-D)-Isomer
beta-D-Glucopyranose, anhydrous
beta -d-glucose
-D-glucose
beta-D-Glc
|A-D-Glucopyranose
beta-(1,3)-glucan
I(2)-D-Glucopyranose
Beta-D-glucose anhydrous
Beta-d-glucose, anhydrous
(1->2)-beta-D-glucopyranan
(1->3)-beta-D-glucopyranan
(1->4)-beta-D-glucopyranan
(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranan
.BETA.-D-GLUCOSE ANHYDROUS
beta-D-glucose; D-glucose; glucose
6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol Research Sources https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/substance/glucoseoxidasefromaspergillusniger123459001370
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/64689 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0734975009000536
https://aiche.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1021/bp049623x https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5629 Summary Derived from mold, allergen, inhalation risk, commonly derived from GMO material.
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