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ALPHA AMYLASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Biochemistry
DEF

The enzyme that catalyzes the random hydrolysis of alpha ... glycosidic bonds in starch.

CONT

Within recent years manufacturers have learned to take advantage of different commercially available enzyme preparations containing various proportions and combinations of [alpha]-amylase, [beta]-amylase ... to produce syrups of widely differing compositions ... to meet the demands of different food industries.

OBS

"alpha-amylase" is often written with the Greek letter "alpha".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Biochimie
DEF

Enzyme qui a la propriété de catalyser des polysaccharides tel l'amidon et autres substances.

OBS

On retrouve fréquemment «alpha-amylase» écrit avec la lettre grecque alpha.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Bioquímica
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