Other additives · Food additive

Alpha-Amylase (E1100)

Updated October 2, 2026

Alpha-Amylase (E1100) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 1,746 products in our database, 814 of them sold in the US.

Quick facts

Also known as
E1100
E-number
E1100
Function
Other additives
Found in
1,746 products (814 sold in the US)

Foods that commonly contain Alpha-Amylase

Breads 1% · 136
Protein powders 3% · 134
Frozen foods 1% · 94
Biscuits 0% · 73
Cakes 1% · 48
Pizzas 1% · 46

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Alpha-Amylase.

Popular products with Alpha-Amylase

How to spot Alpha-Amylase on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Alpha-AmylaseE1100

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Alpha-Amylase?

In our database, Alpha-Amylase most often appears in breads, protein powders, frozen foods and biscuits.

How many products contain Alpha-Amylase?

1,746 published products on Foodmetria list Alpha-Amylase, including 814 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.

Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.