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Contact SupplierXylanase Enzyme – Usage in Sugar, Ethanol, Distillery & Allied Industries\\\
Xylanase is a hemicellulolytic enzyme that breaks down xylan, a major component of plant hemicellulose, into xylose and other oligosaccharides. It plays a crucial role in industries where fiber breakdown, viscosity reduction, and improved extractability are essential.
\\\\\\š¬ 1. What is Xylanase?\\\Enzyme class: Glycoside hydrolase (EC 3.2.1.8)
\\\Function: Hydrolyzes β-1,4-xylosidic bonds in xylan
\\\End products: Xylo-oligosaccharides, xylose
\\\Source: Microbial (e.g., Trichoderma, Aspergillus, Bacillus species)
\\\Breaks down hemicellulose in biomass (grains, bagasse, corn stover)
\\\Enhances fermentable sugar release from non-starch polysaccharides
\\\Improves overall ethanol yield in lignocellulosic ethanol production
\\\Reduces viscosity of mash, improving mixing and heat transfer
\\\Applied during juice clarification (especially cane juice)
\\\Degrades xylans in sugarcane bagasse and pith
\\\Reduces non-sugar impurities that interfere with crystallization
\\\Increases sugar purity and recovery
\\\Supports reduced lime/sulfur use in clarification (eco-friendlier process)
\\\Used in grain distillation (e.g., wheat, corn, barley)
\\\Improves breakdown of fiber content in mash
\\\Enhances fermentable sugar availability
\\\Combined with amylase and protease for synergistic saccharification
\\\Eco-friendly bleaching of kraft pulp (biobleaching)
\\\Reduces chlorine consumption
\\\Improves pulp brightness and fiber quality
\\\| Xylan hydrolysis | \\\Converts hemicellulose into usable sugars | \\\
| Fiber breakdown | \\\Improves extractability and reduces residues | \\\
| Mash liquefaction | \\\Enhances flow and reduces viscosity | \\\
| Sugar recovery | \\\Increases clarity and crystallization efficiency | \\\
| Cleaner processing | \\\Reduces need for chemicals and filtration aid | \\\
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pH Range: 4.5 – 6.5
\\\Temperature Range: 40°C – 60°C (thermostable variants available)
\\\Typical Dosage: 20–200 ppm, based on substrate and fiber content
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