Enzymology Research Center Protease Acid Stable (Aspergillus niger)

Identification & Functionality

Enzyme Type

Protease

Ingredient Name

Protease

Food Ingredients Functions

Enzyme

Ingredients

Protease, Tapioca Dextrin

Food Additive Number

E 1101, INS 1101

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

Enzymes & Starter Cultures

Enzymatic Properties

The pH optimum is 2.0 to 3.0 with a stability range of 2.0 to 5.0. The optimum temperature is 55ºC with a stability range from 30ºC to 60ºC.

Country Of Origin

USA

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Additive-free,

Allergen-free,

Non-GMO,

Preservative-free,

Trans fat-free

Food Ingredients Features

Acidic pH Stable,

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Long Shelf Life,

Non-Irradiated,

Odorless

Physical Properties

A tan to light tan colored, fine, free-flowing powder, soluble in water, free of offensive odor and taste.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Other Food Applications

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Solubility

Water Soluble

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	max. 10	%	Ohaus MB-45
Lead Content	max. 5	ppm	SW-846 6020
Identity	Protease Acid Stable	-	FTIR
Activity	min. 5,000	SAPU/GM	FCC

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
E.coli	Negative	/10g	Soleris / AOAC 991.14
Entero	max. 100	CFU/g	AOAC 2003.01
Mold	max. 1,000	CFU/g	Soleris / AOAC 997.02
Salmonella**	Negative	/25g	BAM Ch. 5 / AOAC 2011.03
TPC	max. 10,000	CFU/g	Soleris / AOAC 990.12
Yeast	max. 1,000	CFU/g	Soleris / AOAC 997.02
Coliforms	max. 100	CFU/g	Soleris / AOAC 991.14

Technical Details & Test Data

Activity

One spectrophotometric acid protease unit (SAPU) is that activity that will liberate 1 micromol of tyrosine per minute under the conditions specified. The acceptance criteria for all enzyme assays is: NLT 85.0% and NMT 115.0% of the declared units of enzyme activity.*

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Boxes,

Drums

Storage & Handling

Storage/Shelf Life/Standard Pack Size

Product is stable for two years (24 months) if stored at or below 10ºC in sealed poly bags in boxes or drums away from sunlight and high humidity. Product is packed in 25 kilo fiber drums or double-wall boxes.

Handling Precautions

Avoid the formation of aerosol and dust of the product. Repeated inhalation of enzyme aerosol or dust may cause allergic type reactions in sensitized individuals. For detailed information please refer to the SDS.