Ailazyme® NPF-4

Ailazyme® NPF-4 is a food grade neutral protease preparation produced by controlled fermentation of selected strain of Aspergillus oryzae. Ailazyme® NPF-4 is inactivated during the baking process, typically around 64°C, well below the baking temperatures. Ailazyme® NPF-4 splits the protein strands of the gluten skeleton and improves dough handling, mixing tolerance and machinability. It plays an important role in control of dough rheology or viscoelastic property of gluten strength. Ailazyme® NPF-4 enhances dough extensibility helping to shape the dough more easily thus reducing the resistance. It prevents cracking of biscuits, shortens dough resting time and increases the loaf volume of bread. Ailazyme® NPF-4 is used primarily in baking for moderate softening of wheat gluten in flours that are intended for biscuits and cookies production. Ailazyme® NPF-4 effectively breaks down the gluten thus reducing the batter viscosity. Ailazyme® NPF-4 reduces mixing time, improves extensibility & flexibility and enables a better surface molding.