Catalase Enzyme, Form : Powder for Denim Abrasion

Catalase is an oxidoreductase enzyme that decomposes hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) into water and oxygen, playing a crucial role in industries dealing with oxidative stress and sanitization. Its application in sugar, ethanol, and distillery sectors is both functional and process-optimizing.

• Enzyme type: Oxidoreductase
• Reaction:
  2H2O2→2H2O+O2↑2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂↑2H2​O2​→2H2​O+O2​↑
• Source: Commonly derived from microbial sources such as Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtilis, or bovine liver.

• Use of H₂O₂: Hydrogen peroxide is used for decolorizing sugar juice.
• Catalase role: Removes residual H₂O₂ post-treatment, ensuring:
  • No oxidative damage to sugar crystals
  • Compliance with food safety norms
• Benefits:
  • Improves purity and brightness of sugar
  • Avoids unwanted oxidation reactions

• In fermentation tanks, catalase is used to:
  • Eliminate residual H₂O₂ (from CIP – Clean-in-Place operations)
  • Protect yeast and enzymes from oxidative damage
• Before yeast inoculation:
  • Catalase ensures non-toxic conditions, promoting better fermentation yield
• Also used in bioethanol production for enhanced cleaning and safety

• During distillation or CIP cycles:
  • Residual hydrogen peroxide from sanitizers may remain
  • Catalase neutralizes it quickly
• In grain wash or molasses fermentation, catalase ensures:
  • No oxidative loss of nutrients
  • Better microbial performance (yeast/lactic acid control)

• Forms: Liquid (stabilized), Powder (freeze-dried)
• Typical Dosage:
  • 10–200 ppm depending on H₂O₂ concentration
  • Must be inactivated before downstream processing if residuals are not acceptable