ENZYMES

Microbial rennet

Microbial rennet is a milk-clotting enzyme derived from particular fungi and used in the production of cheese as a substitute for animal rennet derived from the fourth stomach of young calves. Its clotting activity is provided by the acid protease named mucorpepsin, the characteristics of which are very similar to those of animal rennet (chymosin). One of our products (Meito Rennet Super) recently developed as a second generation microbial rennet has improved characteristics applicable to the production of long-ripening cheese. All our products are non-GMO enzymes without any contamination of animal-derived materials.

Meito Microbial Rennet Meito Rennet Super Production of cheese

Lipases

Lipases are enzymes which hydrolyze triacylglycerols into fatty acids and glycerol. In addition, lipases are very versatile, because they can catalyze either the hydrolysis or synthesis of a broad range of natural and non-natural esters depending on the reaction conditions. Lipases from microorganisms have especially drawn much attention for their potential use in biotechnology, mainly due to their availability and stability. Microbial lipases have been used in a wide range of practical applications in industry, as hydrolysis of fats, food processing, production of food additives and pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, or additives of detergents. In recent years, applications of lipases as biocatalysts in organic synthesis are becoming increasingly popular. Lipase-catalyzed hydrolysis and synthesis have the advantage over conventional non-enzymatic methods in terms of high quality of the products obtained, high efficiency of the reaction and friendliness to environments such as low energy consumption.

Lipase MY Ingredient for digestive preparations Diagnostic reagent for cholesterol determination Production of flavors from milk fat Ingredient for brewing of sake Ingredient for cosmetic products Lipase OF Production of DHA-enriched oils Production of fatty acids and soap Wastewater treatment Synthesis of chiral compounds Lipase PL Production of modified fats and oils by transesterification Synthesis of chiral compounds Lipase QLM Production of modified fats and oils by transesterification Synthesis of chiral compounds Lipase SL Lipase TL Synthesis of chiral compounds Phospholipase D Production of phospholipids for cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses