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 …
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 …
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 …