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Enzyme Hemicellulase in Food And Industry

Enzyme Hemicellulase in Food And Industry

Hemicellulase is an enzyme that breaks down hemicellulose in plant cell walls, widely used in food, feed, paper, and biofuel industries.

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Product Introduction

Products Description

Hemicellulase is a group of enzymes responsible for hydrolyzing hemicellulose, a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls. Alongside cellulose and lignin, hemicellulose forms an integral part of plant cell walls, providing structure and strength. Unlike cellulose, which consists of linear chains of glucose molecules, hemicellulose is composed of various sugars like xylose, mannose, galactose, and arabinose, arranged in a more branched and amorphous structure. Hemicellulase breaks down these complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars, making them more accessible for further biological processes. This feature makes hemicellulase highly valuable across different industries.

Products Parameters

ITEMS	SPECIFICATION	RESULT
Appearance	White to light brown powder, with the characteristic smell of enzyme preparation, no impurities	Light yellow powder
Activity (u/g)	≥20000	24166
Loss on Drying (%)	≤14	6.28
Total Plate Count (CFU/g)	≤50000	Conforms
Coliforms (CFU/g)	≤30	Conforms
E.coli (MPN/g)	≤3.0	Conforms
Salmonella (25g)	Negative	Negative
Lead (Pb ,mg/kg)	≤5.0	Conforms
Arsenic (as As ,mg/kg)	≤3.0	Conforms
Antimicrobial activity	Negative	Negative

Products Features

Hemicellulase offers several advantages in industrial applications.

Firstly, as a biological catalyst, it works under mild conditions, reducing the need for harsh chemicals and minimizing by-product formation. This makes it an environmentally friendly solution.

Secondly, hemicellulase improves the utilization of plant materials by breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars, enhancing nutrient availability, and reducing waste. In food products, it enhances texture and nutritional value, while in animal feed, it increases feed efficiency.

Furthermore, hemicellulase contributes to sustainable practices by facilitating the conversion of plant biomass into renewable energy sources such as bioethanol.

Products Applications

Food Industry:

In the food industry, hemicellulase is primarily used to improve the texture and nutritional quality of food products. For example, in baking, hemicellulase breaks down the hemicellulose in flour, enhancing dough elasticity and improving bread volume and texture. Hemicellulase is also used in fruit juice and wine clarification, helping remove suspended particles to improve the clarity and mouthfeel of the beverages.

Animal Feed:

Hemicellulase is commonly used in animal feed to enhance the digestibility of plant-based ingredients. Since many animals, particularly monogastric species like pigs and poultry, have difficulty digesting plant cell walls, adding hemicellulase to their feed helps break down the fibrous hemicellulose, releasing more nutrients and improving feed efficiency. This results in better growth rates and overall animal health.

Biofuel Production:

In biofuel production, hemicellulase plays a vital role in breaking down lignocellulosic biomass into fermentable sugars. Lignocellulose, composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, is one of the most abundant renewable resources on Earth. By using hemicellulase to degrade hemicellulose, industries can convert plant biomass into simple sugars, which can be fermented to produce bioethanol and other biofuels. This process helps in maximizing the yield of biofuels from renewable plant sources.

Products Package

Our common package is 25kg/bag/carton/drum with the powder, and 200kg/drum or 1000 kg/IBC Drum with the liquid. Special package according to the requirements of our customers. The product was originally packaged in a cool and dry environment, with a shelf life of 12 months.