Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 9001-73-4
- EC No.
- 232-627-2
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Health Benefits of Papain
- Stimulates Digestion
- Protects against Arthritis
- Anti-Cancer Benefits
- Prevents Aging
- Helps Relieve Menstrual Pain
- Good for Diabetics
- Digestive Benefits
- Good for Erectile Dysfunction
- Boosts Immune System
- Healing Benefits
- Eases muscle soreness
- Help ease sore throat
- Stimulates Digestion
- Aids Skin and Wound Healing
- Help relieve shingles symptoms
- Reduce pain and inflammation
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- How Does Papain Work?
The papaya enzyme papain breaks down larger proteins into smaller proteins, known as polypeptides, and into individual amino acid subunits. Like all proteases, papain works by cleaving chemical bonds either on the inside of the protein (which exist in a complex 3-dimensional structure) or at the end of the chain. Endopeptidases break proteins down from the inside, and exopeptidases work from the ends.
Papain enhances the digestive process and increases nutrient absorption of protein-based foods. Because of its ability to hydrolyze (break down) proteins, papain can play a role in many physiological processes and potentially influence disease processes for good.
Properties
- Odor
- Free of offensive odours
- Appearance
- White Powder
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Activity of enzyme | min. 650 | TU/mg | - |
| Loss on Drying | max. 5.0 | % | - |
| Loss on ignition | max. 5.0 | % | - |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | max. 5 | Omg/kg | - |
| Heavy metals (as As) | max. 3 | Omg/kg | - |
Regulatory & Compliance