Hemicellulase
Hemicellulase is a broad term for enzymes that degrade hemicellulose, a complex polysaccharide in plant cell walls. The enzyme comes from a non-GMO strain of Aspergillus niger, a filamentous fungus widely used in food and beverage processing. being non-GMO makes it suitable for markets with strict labelling regulations.
Food and Beverage Industry
• Juice and Wine Production:
o Improves juice yield by breaking down cell walls.
o Clarifies juices and wines by reducing cloudiness.
• Baking:
o Helps in bread making by softening dough and improving texture.
• Beer Brewing:
o Enhances extraction of fermentable sugars from grains.
Animal Feed
• Increases the digestibility of feed for livestock.
• Breaks down fibrous plant materials, allowing animals to absorb more nutrients.
Biofuel Production
• Used in biomass conversion to release sugars from plant materials.
• These sugars can then be fermented into ethanol or other biofuels.
Paper and Pulp Industry
• Helps in pulp bleaching and fiber modification.
• Reduces the need for harsh chemicals in paper processing.