Ingredient

Aminogen

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add Aminogen to foods to help break down proteins, potentially improving their digestibility …

What it is

Aminogen is a patented blend of digestive enzymes derived from Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus oryzae. These enzymes are produced through a fermentation process.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Aminogen to foods to help break down proteins, potentially improving their digestibility and absorption. It is often found in protein powders, meal replacement shakes, and other sports nutrition products.

Health notes

Aminogen is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. While it is designed to aid digestion, scientific research on its specific benefits and effects at typical intake levels is ongoing. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated digestive enzymes, but specific evaluations of Aminogen are not widely published.

Allergen info

Aminogen is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Aminogen

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Good Things Health, LLC Creamy Vanilla Bean Cardio Whey Protein Concentrate, Creamy Vanilla Bean Cereal 383kcal 44.7Protein 9.6Fat 38.3Carbs Good Things Health, LLC Rich Cocoa Cardio Whey Protein Concentrate, Rich Cocoa Cereal 365kcal 40.4Protein 9.6Fat 38.5Carbs Strawberry Cream Flavored Gold Standard 100% Casein Protein Powder Drink Mix, Strawberry Cream Optimum Nutrition, Inc. Strawberry Cream Flavored Gold Standard 100% Casein Protein Powder Drink Mix, Strawberry Cream Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks 369kcal 73.8Protein 3.1Fat 12.3Carbs Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavored Gold Standard 100% Casein Protein Powder Drink Mix, Chocolate Peanut Butter Optimum Nutrition, Inc. Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavored Gold Standard 100% Casein Protein Powder Drink Mix, Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks 353kcal 70.6Protein 2.9Fat 8.8Carbs Optimum Nutrition, Inc. Banana Cream Flavored Gold Standard 100% Casein Protein Powder Drink Mix, Banana Cream Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks 364kcal 72.7Protein 3.0Fat 9.1Carbs Cookies And Cream Gold Standard 100% Casein Protein Powder Drink Mix, Cookies And Cream Optimum Nutrition, Inc. Cookies And Cream Gold Standard 100% Casein Protein Powder Drink Mix, Cookies And Cream Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks 364kcal 72.7Protein 3.0Fat 9.1Carbs Optimum Nutrition, Inc. Double Rich Chocolate Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix, Double Rich Chocolate Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks 395kcal 79.0Protein 3.3Fat 9.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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