Fungal Amylase

Description

Deerland Fungal Amylase Concentrate is an enzyme preparation derived from Aspergillus oryzae and contains high alpha-Amylase activity that converts solubilized or liquefied starch to mainly maltose.

Activity

alpha-Amylase - 100,000 u/g (Standardized with maltodextrin)

Activity of alpha-Amylase is measured by decomposing activity of soluble starch based on S.K.B. method. The analysis method is available upon request.

Properties

Form	Fine dry powder
Color	White to light tan
Odor	Free of offensive odor
Solubility	Readily soluble in water

Effects of pH

Optimum pH	5.0
pH stability	6.0 to 9.0

Effects of Temperature

Optimum Temperature	50C
Thermal stability	Up to 40C

Inactivation

Inactivation can be achieved by raising the temperature to 80C and holding for 15 minutes.

Use Level

Enzyme requirements are generally dictated by processing conditions. They will vary with starch substrate concentration, degree of desired starch hydrolysis, pH, temperature and time of hydrolysis. Initially evaluate Deerland Fungal Amylase Concentrate at 0.01 to 0-02 % based on the weight of starch substrate dry matter.

Applications

• High maltose syrup (D.E. 40 to 45) manufacturing
• Baking industry
• Increasing yield of beer and alcohol breweries by supplement with malts.
• Feed additives.

Storage Stability

In sealed containers, under cool, dry conditions, the product will maintain the declared activity for at least 12 months. Storage life can be extended by storing under refrigeration at 5C.

Packaging

Deerland Fungal Amylase Concentrate is available in 50 kg fiber drums with ring seal and lined with a polyethylene bag.