Product Description
Fungal amylase, also known as fungal α-amylase (1,4-α-D-glucanohydrolase), is refined from Aspergillus oryzae through deep culture, extraction and other processes. The enzyme is an endo-amylase, which can rapidly hydrolyze the α-1,4 glucosidic bond in the aqueous solution of gelatinized starch, amylose and amylopectin to produce soluble dextrin, a small amount of maltose and glucose. Prolonged reaction will produce a large amount of maltose and a small amount of glucose syrup.
| Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Fungal Alpha Amylase Enzyme | - |
| EC Number | EC 3.2.1.1 | IUBMB Nomenclature |
| Source | Aspergillus oryzae | Microbial identification |
| Appearance | Light brown to tan powder/liquid | Visual inspection |
| Activity | 50,000-100,000 U/g (adjustable) | DNS method (AACC 22-01) |
| Optimum pH | 4.0-6.0 | pH-stat method |
| Optimum Temperature | 50-60°C | Thermophilic assay |
| Particle Size (powder) | ≥80% through 80 mesh | Sieve analysis (USP <786>) |
| Loss on Drying | ≤8.0% | AOAC 934.01 |
| Heavy Metals | ||
| - Lead (Pb) | ≤5 mg/kg | ICP-MS (USP <232>) |
| - Arsenic (As) | ≤3 mg/kg | ICP-MS (USP <232>) |

