Enzyme Education

Enzyme use in Apple Juice Processing

Production of Fruit juice with enzymes is an essential practice in the juice industry throughout the world, and apple juice is the most popular juice over all. To the average person, fruit juice production is a simple concept, just squeeze and collect the juice. As with most things, the process is much more complex, especially when processing several tons of apples at a time. Other issues such as increasing yield, controlling clarity with enzymes, sweetness and shelf life are all importan

What Is An Enzyme?

First of all, an enzyme is a protein. The main forms of proteins are structural, hormones, regulatory and enzymes. Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary defines an enzyme as follows: “Enzymes are complex proteins capable of inducing chemical changes in other substances without being changed themselves.”¹

Serrapeptase Literature Review

(aka Serrapeptidase, Serratiopeptidase & Serratia Peptidase)

Peptizyme® SP is a proteolytic enzyme variously called serrapeptase, serrapeptidase, serratiopeptidase and serratia peptidase. It is isolated from the microorganism Serratia, which is naturally present in the intestine of silkworms. This enzyme enables the emerging moth to dissolve its fibrous cocoon. Peptizyme® SP is an enterically coated version and preferred form of this remarkable proteolytic enzyme.

Nattokinase Literature Review

Nattō is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. It has a very strong smell and a sticky consistency, but is very rich in protein. To make Nattō, the soybeans are fermented with the beneficial bacteria Bacillus natto (it is sometimes listed as Bacillus subtilis natto).1 During fermentation, the Bacilli produce enzymatic peptidases, the most important of which is nattokinase.2,3

Product Spotlight

SEB Gluten Relief

SEB-Gluten Relief-a proprietary DPP IV enzyme formulation that helps break down gluten as well as casein - two food-based proteins that may cause abdominal distress, bloating, pain or allergic reactions in some people.

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