1.DESCRIPTION:
Acid Protease is a acid protease enzyme preparation active at acidic pH ranges and obtained from the submerged fermentation of a high protease-producing Aspergillus strain.
It is widely used in feed, textile, wastewater treatment and juice purification.
2.WORKING MECHANISM:
The proteolytic enzyme preparation inAcid Protease can break down the peptide bonds in the protein foods to liberate the amino acids or polypeptides in acidic condition. Haze in the fermentation broth will be clarified by adding acid Protease in the production of alcohol, wine, ratafee, beer, butter and soy. Yeast growth during the fermentation stage is improved by the conversion of suspended proteins into amino acids resulting to a higher fermentative speed and yield.
3.PROPERTIES:
Acid Protease provides maximal benefit at pH 2.5-6.0 with optimum at pH 3.5 and at the temperature range of 10℃-50℃ (50-122°F) with optimum at 50℃ (122°F).
4.SPECIFICATION:
Acid Protease is available in solid preparation as:
Acid Protease AC PW 50 (with enzyme activity of100,000 U/g)
Unit definition: The amount of enzyme needed to liberate 1μg tyrosine in one minute at pH of 3.0, at the temperature of 40℃.
5.APPLICATION GUIDE:
For use as a feed additive, Acid Protease can be added to the mix at a rate of 5-10 U/g.
For use in the brewing process, add Acid Protease at the rate of 5 U/g.