Enzymes are used in animal feeds to maximize the feed value and to support the digestive function of the animal. The primary economic reason for using enzymes in the feed is that they allow the animal to convert feed to weight, lowering the overall cost of the final animal. A secondary reason is the environmental impact of better feed conversion. Production of …
The reason for this blog is to state that the GDU assay method is useless in confirming the presence of bromelain. We have proven beyond a doubt that a sample can have a result of 2400+GDU/gram but contain zero bromelain. Enzyme Development Corporation has been involved with Bromelain since the early 1970’s. Our primary markets for bromelain have been and …
PRESS RELEASE Ficin has been sold generally as a powder preparation. EDC announces the availability of a standardized liquid ficin preparation. Enzeco® Ficin Liquid 50K is suitable for use in protein hydrolysis, especially plant based proteins for use in meat alternatives, gelatin hydrolysis and EMC’s (Enzyme Modified Cheeses). Enzeco® Ficin Liquid 50K works well on milk proteins as well as …
Enzyme Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Mr. Brian Murdoch will be assuming the title of company President, effective January 1, 2024. Previously, Mr. Murdoch was the company’s Vice President. He also brings to the company extensive experience in fermentation and industrial enzyme applications. Mr. Peter Moodie will be assuming the title of Senior Management Advisor and will remain …
Introduction – Enzymes are used in a wide range of industries: from infant nutrition to pet food, dairy products to milk alternatives, meat tenderizing to plant-based proteins, bakery products to dietary supplements. As the number of applications continues to grow and become more specialized, selecting the appropriate enzyme is critical. There are numerous enzymes available from many suppliers, which can …
EDC has developed a process to remove most odor-causing compounds associated with Papaya and Papain. The end product is papain with a significantly lower papain aroma, no added sulfites, and is OMRI listed for use in organic food processing. It is well known that papain has always had a very strong odor due to the sulfur compounds that are naturally …
Enzyme Development Corporation (EDC) will be at Pet Food Forum from May 1 to May 3 in Kansas City, MO. In addition to our 30th year at Pet Food Forum (PFF), EDC is also celebrating our 70th anniversary. If you plan on attending the show, please stop by our booth, 1516! Enzymes play an important role in the pet food …
Bromelain, a plant-derived protease from the pineapple stem, has a long history of use in the food processing industry. Bromelain was first used in the food industry in the early 1970s. The primary applications are meat tenderizing and protein hydrolysis. Currently, there is a shortage of Bromelain on the market due to Covid lockdown practices in certain countries and increased …
Enzyme Development Corporation (EDC) has been producing specialty food enzymes since 1953. With a headquarters in New York City and a manufacturing facility located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, EDC is the only producer of papain in the western hemisphere. When EDC began operating, its production facility was located in New Jersey, but as it grew, it chose to relocate to its …
With the new FDA regulations on “gluten-free” claims, there is a new interest in enzymes that have not been derived from fermentation. To meet the need for this growing demand for non-Fermentation enzymes, EDC offers a number of botanical enzymes, including Papain, Bromelain, Ficin, and the protease from Thistle. These proteases are plant-based, non-GMO enzymes that have no wheat or …