ABV Glucoamylase 400 - 1kg
Glucoamylase 400 is a GMO free food grade saccharifying glucoamylase or amyloglucosidase enzyme derived from a selected strain of Apergillus niger. It is an exoglucosidase capable of hydrolyzing both the α-1,6 and α-1,4 glucosidic linkages of starch, liberating single glucose units.
Glucoamylase 400 is a GMO free food grade saccharifying glucoamylase or amyloglucosidase enzyme derived from a selected strain of Apergillus niger. It is an exoglucosidase capable of hydrolyzing both the α-1,6 and α-1,4 glucosidic linkages of starch, liberating single glucose units.
Benefits
Maximizes the conversion of starch containing substrates to fermentable sugars.
Minimizes residual carbohydrates.
Provides a high degree of attenuation.
Dose Rate & Application
A typical dosage of:
0.5 – 10 kg/t of grist added in the brew house.
3 – 5 g/hl wort added during fermentation.
Glucoamylase 400 can be used to produce low calorie beers. In this application it can be added directly to the mash vessel at the mashing-in stage. Alternatively, it can be added to cooled worts after yeast pitching.
Packaging & Storage
Glucoamylase 400 should be stored in a dry cool area and protected from exposure to direct sunlight. abv Glucoamylase 400 is stable for 6 months when the storage temperature does not exceed 20C. If stored at 5C the product will maintain the declared activity for 12 months.