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  Pectinesterase
Substance Information
Synonyms of Substance Name  pectin demethoxylase; pectin methoxylase; pectin methylesterase; pectase; pectin methyl esterase; pectinoesterase; pectin pectylhydrolase
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IUBMB Number  3.1.1.11
Technological Function [Category (for enzyme preparations only)]  Food enzymes (including immobilized enzymes)
Description  
Functional Use  pectin + n H2O = n methanol + pectate
Production Organism(for food enzymes)  Aspergillus niger
Donor Organism(for food enzymes)  
Area of Usage
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Food Category  
Subcategory  
Adoption by CCFA/CCFAC  20
Interaction with food  
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Note  
JECFA Evaluation See JECFA
JECFA Evaluation http://www.inchem.org/documents/jecfa/jecmono/v22je04.htm;http://whqlibdoc.who.int/trs/WHO_TRS_789.pdf
Comments As pectinase
JECFA Specifications http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-additives/specs/Monograph1/Additive-305.pdf
Notes and References
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Other information:
Pectinesterase
Functional Use: pectin + n H2O = n methanol + pectate
Production Organism: Aspergillus niger
Pectinesterase
Functional Use: pectin + n H2O = n methanol + pectate
Production Organism: Aspergillus oryzae
Pectinesterase
Functional Use: pectin + n H2O = n methanol + pectate
Production Organism: Aspergillus sojae
Pectinesterase
Functional Use: pectin + n H2O = n methanol + pectate
Production Organism: Penicillium funiculosum
Pectinesterase
Functional Use: pectin + n H2O = n methanol + pectate
Production Organism: Rhizopus orzyae
Pectinesterase
Functional Use: pectin + n H2O = n methanol + pectate
Production Organism: Trichoderma longibrachiatum
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