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A water dispersible extract of Trichoderma sp. which includes high concentrations of beta
glucanase (gumase), and moderate levels of cellulase and xylanase activities.
Beta glucanase is particularly useful
in industrial and agricultural processing applications due to its high degree of
stability. This enzyme's resistance to denaturation by higher than moderate temperature
and pH extremes make it particularly durable. This enzyme hydrolizes beta D-glucan
components, bypassing branch points which often serve as blocking points to other
exo-acting enzymes.In addition, cellulase and xylanase in the product are
particularly useful due to its activity upon a broad range of Cellulosic substrates including Wheat and Barley.
Beta glucanase helps
break down beta-linked glucose polymers often associated with grains, such as barley, oats
and wheat, and other products,including soy bean meal and locust bean gum. This digestive
action is broadly classified as a gumase activity. The other enzymes catalyze the
breakdown of complex carbohydrates other than beta glucans. Hemi-cellulase activity
attacks plant walk components. The presence of soluble calcium has a stabilizing effect on
most enzymes of this type.
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USES
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As a concentrated source of hydrolytic (degrading) enzymes which
may be used in industrial products and in enzyme bearing supplements where increased
enzyme activity is desired.
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APPEARANCE
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Light tan, free flowing granular powder; fermentation odor.
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IDENTIFICATION
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1 ,3-(1 ,3; 1 ,4)-beta-D-glucan 3 (4)-glucanohydrolase. I.U.B.
No.3.2.1.4 (according to the Recommendations of the Nomenclature Committee of the
International Union of Biochemistry on the Nomenclature and Classification of Enzymes.
Association of American Feed Control Officials, feed ingredient definition number 36.6.)
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ACTIVITY
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Beta glucanase activity - 500 BGU units/g. AVAILABLE AS A CONCENTRATE UP TO 5,000 BGU/g.
Analysis of side enzyme activities upon request
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METHOD OF ANALYSES
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Modified FCC, AATCC(ANSI) Methods
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STORAGE CONDITIONS REQUIRED
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For optimal activity over longest storage time, keep
in dry warehouse under 110º F. Half life under these conditions estimated to be in excess
of two years.
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PRECAUTIONS
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See above (storage conditions), see material safety data sheet for
general information concerning enzymes. Avoid use in extremely dusty environment;
concentrate may cause allergic reactions in certain susceptible individuals. Many of these
enzymes will normally survive processing at elevated temperature. Care should be used to
insure that minimum of steam is used and that temperatures used are no greater than
necessary to accomplish desired results. Presence of soluble calcium will help improve
temperature stability of this product.
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PACKAGE SIZE
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10 lb., 5O lb., 25 and 50 kg neutral, polyethylene-lined fiber drums.
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