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 …
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. It is well known that papain has always had a very strong odor due to the sulfur compounds that are naturally …
EDC is excited to be celebrating our 30th year at Pet Food Forum
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 …
Alternatives for Bromelain in Food Processing Applications
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 …