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  α-Amylase
Substance Information
Synonyms of Substance Name   glycogenase; endoamylase; Taka-amylase A; 1,4-α-D-glucan glucanohydrolase;
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IUBMB Number  3.2.1.1
Technological Function [Category (for enzyme preparations only)]  Food enzymes (including immobilized enzymes)
Description  
Functional Use  Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism(for food enzymes)  Malted barley
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Note  
JECFA Evaluation See JECFA
JECFA Evaluation http://whqlibdoc.who.int/trs/WHO_TRS_488.pdf
Comments
JECFA Specifications http://
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Other information:
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Hog pancreas
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Aspergillus niger
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Aspergillus oryzae
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus licheniformis
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus licheniformis
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus licheniformis
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus licheniformis
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus licheniformis
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus stearothermophilus
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus subtilis
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus subtilis
α-Amylase
Functional Use: Endohydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1→4)-α-linked D-glucose units
Production Organism: Bacillus subtilis
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