Substance Information | |
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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) | |
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Adoption by CCFA/CCFAC | 20 |
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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 |
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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 |