ACTIVITY
LEVELS
Enzyme activity is reported in CDU (Casein Digestion Unit),
GDU (Gelatin Digestion Unit), and FIP.
Our primary concern is to supply Bromelain according to
the specific requirements of users which normally lies in
the following range :
500
- 1000 CDU / mg OR 900 - 2000 GDU / g |
For
the food industry |
1100
- 1350 CDU / mg OR 2100 - 2400 GDU / g |
For
pharmaceutical applications |
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PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Declared Activity
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1500 CDU/mg or 2400 GDU/g |
Appearance
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Fine powder |
Excipient |
- |
Color
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Off - white to light yellow with specific smell and taste |
Solubility |
Soluble
in water, not soluble in ethyl alcohol and organic
solvents |
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STANDARDS SPECIFICATIONS
TEST NAME |
SPECIFICATION |
TEST METHOD |
Loss on drying |
Less than 5% |
103 - 105 oC 3 hr |
Ash |
Less than 5% |
550 oC 2 hr |
Total Plate Count |
Less than 10,000 cfu/g. |
BAM 2001 |
Yeast & Mold |
Less than 10 cfu/g. |
BAM 2001 |
E.Coli |
Less than 3 MPN/g |
BAM 2017 |
Salmonella spp. |
Absent / 25 g |
BAM 2014 |
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The
above data is offered as our general specification, and
the results may vary with batch of production.
We can meet customer's specification by blending different
batch of product.
STABILITY AND STORAGE CONDITION
Product can be stored for at least 1 year, when stored humidity
protected (RH lower than 60%) at temperature about 18-22 oC
in tightly closed plastic container. Activity
deterioration under such storage condition is less than
2% per month. The material should be fully thawed before
opening the container to avoid moisture absorption by cold
contents.
PACKING
Product is heat-sealed in double polyethylene bags before
being packed in export quality fiber drum.
Standard net weight per drum is 25 kg. (20 kg drum are also
available). |
APPLICATIONS
Pharmaceutical |
As
protein digestion aid, anti-inflammatory and antibody
detecting agent |
Meat |
As
tenderizer |
Breweries
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As
a chill-proofing agent |
Bakery
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As
an agent to improve the extensibility of dough |
Fish |
As
protein hydrolyzing agent, which produces protein
hydrolyses |
Cheese |
Preparation
of cheese from milk |
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