For the last ten years, EDC has been producing a “no sulfite added” papain, a proteolytic enzyme from the dried latex of Carica papaya. Papain is a sulfhydryl protease, and sulfites are naturally occurring in papaya (like onions, garlic, etc.), so there will always be some sulfites in our product. This is why we don’t make any claims on our product …
An ongoing problem for Food Technologists doing flavor modification development is the potential bitter flavors due to over hydrolysis of a protein or from the hydrolysis of a very bland substrate. Enzeco® Protease FNP is a very effective non-GMO multi-enzyme complex for both protein hydrolysis and debittering (including LAP and carboxypeptidase). However, if a flavor needs a bit of help …
Solid State or Solid Phase Fermentations is a process where microorganisms are grown on solid materials with low water contents. Solid State FermentationThis process is longer than a deep tank/submerged fermentation, taking up to several days to complete. In this process, the microorganism is grown on a sterilized solid media where the organism can utilize the nutrients in the media, …
Starting in Mid 2021 Enzyme Development Corporation will begin producing a high activity purified liquid papain that will meet the requirements for the “Kosher for Passover” certification. EDC began reviewing the possibility after numerous inquiries for a protease that could meet the Kosher for Passover requirements. After discussions with our certifier, Kof-K, and after determining that certain technological challenges could …
The Lactose-Free Dairy market has grown dramatically in the decades since lactose free dairy food options first began appearing in the retail marketplace. The very first products were liquid biocatalysts that the consumer used to prepare milk overnight. The market has changed and multiplied so that now there are many ready to consume options readily available in the dairy section …
Enzyme Development Corporation is releasing a new food-grade biocatalyst, a botanical protease, ENZECO® FICIN 100. Ficin, a natural non-GMO proteolytic biocatalyst from the latex of Ficus species (tropical fig tree), is approved for use in food and perfect for clean label products. Ficin functions similarly to other plant cysteine proteases, such as Papain and Bromelain, but has a lower deactivation temperature, making …