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Pectinase is an enzyme that catalyzes and hastens the breakdown of pectin, a component of the primary cell wall in plants and fruits such as berries,  apples and oranges. Pectinase is used commercially to aid in extracting juices from fruits. By breaking down the cell wall of plants and fruits, pectinase releases the juice from within the cells and this activity is commonly used in the fruit industry that involves degradation of plant materials to speed up extraction of juices from fruits. It is also used in wine production since the 1960s. Pectinase helps breakdown the fruit material and so helps the extraction of flavours from the mash. The presence of pectin in wine causes a haze or slight cloudiness which is unattractive for commercial purposes. Pectinase is  used to break this down and so clear the wine. Pectinase is also used for clarifying the extracted juice. Pectin is the polysaccharide substrate found in the cell wall of plants and pectinase has the capability to convert it into simple sugars and galacturonic acid so that nutrients can be absorbed and utilized by animals as well as in humans. For this reason, pectinase is used as a animal dietary supplement particularly for animals that are fed food material that contain abundant amounts of pectin. It reduces the feed viscosity, which increases absorption of nutrients, frees up nutrients, either by decomposing non-biodegradable fibers or by liberating nutrients blocked by these fibers. Pectinases are also used for retting purposes to loosen the fibers from the woody tissue in paper and pulp industry. Pectin has been used in preparation of jellies and jam. Effectively, pectin's structure binds with water in an acidic environment.
Sugar increases pectin's ability to gel, and affects the texture and consistency of jellies and jams as they cool and set. The pectin content in all fruits is also generally higher when fruit is just barely ripe and diminishes as it matures from fully ripe to overripe. The process of ripening involves the breakdown of pectins, which softens the fruit. Over the years, pectinases have found uses in industries such as paper, textile, plant fiber processing, tea, coffee, oil extraction, treatment of industrial wastewater from vegetable food processing industries, containing pectinacious material.

• WHAT IS SUKAPEC?

  SUKAPec is a pectinase-based product obtained by fermentation of a mix of sugar and pectin sources. SUKAPec with other enzymes such as cellulase, are widely used in juice purification, juice and beer clarification and modification of the fruit wine industry. SUKAPec is also used in the enzyme mixes for the production of animal feeds. There is a reduction of feed viscosity, which increases absorption of nutrients in animals given adequate pectinase enzyme supplement in their diet. Animals can utilize the liberated nutrients by hydrolysis of non-biodegradable fibers or by liberating nutrients that are blocked by fibers. This gastrointestinal efficiency to digest pictin-rich food reduces the amount of wasted nutrients in fecal discharge of animals. SUKAPec is also used in wastewater treatment from fruit packing and fruit juice industries where waste consist of huge quantities pf pectin-rich organic matter. SUKAPec is available as: SUKAPec PW 10 (with enzyme activity 10,000 U/g). Unit Definition: The amount of enzyme needed to liberate 1µg of glucose in one minute.

• CHARACTERISTICS:

  Optimal pH Range: 2.5 to 5.0 Optimum Temperature Range: Optimum temperature range is 30℃ to 55℃ (or 86°F to 131°F).

• APPLICATION & DOSAGE:

  Feed Additive: For use as a feed additive, SUKAPec can be mixed to the feeds at a recommended rate of 0.05 to 0.1% by weight of feed. For Wine, Fruit and Fruit Juice Industries: Conditions and material for these applications may vary widely from company to company due to diverse methods involved in production. So we strongly recommend that you contact our office for advice. Our authorized technical representatives will provide information and guidelines regarding application and dosage based on your particular requirement or help you through experimental procedures in real conditions and objective to determine application and dosage for your particular needs before using the product in massive scale and quantity.

• STORAGE & SHELF LIFE:

  Store SUKAPec in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight. SUKAPec maintains its enzymatic activity for considerably longer time when stored at lower temperatures (below 25℃) but the product should not be frozen. Shelf life is guaranteed for 2 years. Keep this product out of reach of children.

• PACKAGING:

  SUKAPec is packaged in 25 kilogram per container. Alternative packaging is available upon request large volume orders.

• HANDLING:

  SUKAPec is not toxic and is biodegradable. However, unnecessary contact with the product should be avoided and long term exposure to protein based products such as SUKAPec should be avoided particularly for individuals who exhibit reaction to it. Avoid ingestion or direct inhalation of the powder. Always wash hands with warm soapy water after handling.

• COMPLIANCE TO STANDARDS:

  SUKAPec is safe to use and meets People's Republic of China's Enterprise standards and regulations.

• TECHNICAL SERVICE:

  Shandong Sukahan  Bio-technology Co., Ltd. can provide assistance to evaluate your requirements! Call us now to find out how we may best be of service to you.

• PRICE, PAYMENT & SHIPPING:

  Minimum Order Quantity: Contact our authorized sales personnel for minimum quantity order. Trial Order: Trial order quantity is negotiable. Port: FOB Qingdao Delivery Time: Please contact our sales office for information and details regarding this. Payment Terms: L/C, T/T, Western Union Price: Contact our sales office for current prices or other related information regarding this.