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Amylase
Lipase
Protease
Cellulase
Gluco - Isomerase
Transglutaminase
Xylanase
Lactase
Papain
Invertase
Pectinase
Pepsin
Trypsin
Chymotrypsin
Bromelain
Chymosin
Dextranase
Fructosyl transferase
Inulinase
Serratiopeptidase
Nattokinase
Hemicellulase
Lysozyme
Beta glucanase
Maltase
Phytase
Mucolase
Glutaminase
Bromelain
Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme like papain with significance in medical ailment. It is extracted from the pineapple juice from its fruits,leaves and stems. Main industries where bromelain enzyme is used are - pharmaceutical, tenderization, food, detergent, cosmetics and textile. In cosmetics, bromelain is used for removing the dead cells from the skin. It is also a major ingredient in tooth-whitening dentifrices.
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Functional properties:
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pH: 5.5 - 7.5
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Temperature: 45-60°C
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Prime industrial use:
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Widely used in the food & beverage industry as tenderizer especially in meat processing.
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Used as additives in nutraceutical products.
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Used as a feed additive enzyme for animals.
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In the cosmetics industry, bromelain enzyme is used to make products for acne removal, wrinkle and skin care treatment.
