Pectinases

These enzymes are generally used in the juice - fruit processing - wine industries. In one way or another, all of these enzymes are designed to hydrolyze some part of the pectin molecule.

ENZECO® PECTINASE DV This product has a high activity of pectinase (polygalacturonase and pectin esterase). Derived from Aspergillus niger. Available in liquid or powder form. Used for the clarifying of fruit juices (such as apple and grape) and used for wine manufacturing. Also contains cellulase and hemicellulase side activity.

ENZECO® PECTINASE PX This is a special pectolytic enzyme product with high polygalacturonase and low pectin esterase activity for use in reducing viscosity and increasing yields in the treatment of pome fruit. Derived from Aspergillus niger. Available as liquid.

ENZECO® PECTINASE AJ A broad spectrum pectinase with high levels of arabinase.

ENZECO® PECTINASE PL A pectin lyase with no other side activities present. Useful in the preservation of "cloud" in pulp wash applications or other applications that require controlled viscosity reduction.

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