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-GALACTOSIDASE [1 record]

Record 1 2004-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Biochemistry
DEF

An enzyme present in intestinal juices and mucosa which catalyses the production of glucose and galactose from lactose.

CONT

Lactase [may be used in milk] destined for use in ice-cream mix [,] partly skimmed milk [,] malted milk ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Biochimie
DEF

Enzyme du règne animal (suc intestinal) et du règne végétal (pêche, pomme, abricot) catalysant la formation du glucose et du galactose à partir du lactose. On l'emploie dans le lait entier ou partiellement écrémé, le lait malté, les mélanges pour crème glacée.

Spanish

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