TYROSINE UNIT (TU) METHOD (PDF) EDC’s Lab Manager shares how we do dilutions for the our Tyrosine Unit Assay. For our full assay method, or if you have any questions about this assay or any of our methods, contact us at Info@enzymedevelopment.com.
OMRI® Certified Enzymes for Animal Feeds
Enzymes are used in animal feeds to maximize the feed value and to support the digestive function of the animal. The primary economic reason for using enzymes in the feed is that they allow the animal to convert feed to weight, lowering the overall cost of the final animal. A secondary reason is the environmental impact of better feed conversion. Production of …
Enzyme Development Corporation announces new product, Enzeco® Ficin Liquid 50K
EDC has developed a process to remove most odor-causing compounds associated with Papaya and Papain. The end product is papain with a significantly lower papain aroma, no added sulfites, and is OMRI listed for use in organic food processing.
Low Odor Papain for Food Processing and Supplement Powders
EDC has developed a process to remove most odor-causing compounds associated with Papaya and Papain. The end product is papain with a significantly lower papain aroma, no added sulfites, and is OMRI listed for use in organic food processing.
EDC to produce a Kosher for Passover certified papain
Starting in Mid 2021 Enzyme Development Corporation will begin producing a high activity purified liquid papain that will meet the requirements for the “Kosher for Passover” certification.
Using pet food digest helps spoil our furry friends
It is quite apparent that all pet parents love to spoil their furry friends and one of the ways they do this is by giving them the flavors they desire in their food and treats.
Papain used in beer chill proofing
When EDC began producing enzymes in 1953, its original product was papain for beer chill proofing. This application was the original use for papain in the food industry. One of the first references to this application was from 1911. When beer is stored at refrigerated temperatures, the polyphenols and proteins in the beer form complex bonds, causing cloudiness in the …
Fajita Meat Tenderization
PAPAIN TENDERIZATION OF BEEF FAJITA MEAT: Skirt steak, a cut of meat that has been traditionally used in fajitas, has grown in popularity over recent years. The increased demand for skirt steak cuts has increased costs for consumers and food-service operations, forcing them to find alternative cuts of beef that are more cost effective. These cuts can include beef arm …
How Is Papain Made?
If you’ve had the opportunity to look through our website, you should already know that papain comes from the water-soluble portion of the latex of Carica Papaya. Usually when we tell people that papain comes from the latex of the papaya we get the following questions: What portion of the papaya contains the latex? How was the enzyme extracted from …