The reason for this blog is to state that the GDU assay method is useless in confirming the presence of bromelain. We have proven beyond a doubt that a sample can have a result of 2400+GDU/gram but contain zero bromelain. Enzyme Development Corporation has been involved with Bromelain since the early 1970’s. Our primary markets for bromelain have been and …
Introduction – Enzymes are used in a wide range of industries: from infant nutrition to pet food, dairy products to milk alternatives, meat tenderizing to plant-based proteins, bakery products to dietary supplements. As the number of applications continues to grow and become more specialized, selecting the appropriate enzyme is critical. There are numerous enzymes available from many suppliers, which can …
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. It is well known that papain has always had a very strong odor due to the sulfur compounds that are naturally …
Enzyme Development Corporation (EDC) will be at Pet Food Forum from May 1 to May 3 in Kansas City, MO. In addition to our 30th year at Pet Food Forum (PFF), EDC is also celebrating our 70th anniversary. If you plan on attending the show, please stop by our booth, 1516! Enzymes play an important role in the pet food …
Bromelain, a plant-derived protease from the pineapple stem, has a long history of use in the food processing industry. Bromelain was first used in the food industry in the early 1970s. The primary applications are meat tenderizing and protein hydrolysis. Currently, there is a shortage of Bromelain on the market due to Covid lockdown practices in certain countries and increased …
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. EDC began reviewing the possibility after numerous inquiries for a protease that could meet the Kosher for Passover requirements. After discussions with our certifier, Kof-K, and after determining that certain technological challenges could …
With the new FDA regulations on “gluten-free” claims, there is a new interest in enzymes that have not been derived from fermentation. To meet the need for this growing demand for non-Fermentation enzymes, EDC offers a number of botanical enzymes, including Papain, Bromelain, Ficin, and the protease from Thistle. These proteases are plant-based, non-GMO enzymes that have no wheat or …