Cellulase

Name: Cellulase
Brand: Scientific and Technical
Price: 44.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Cellulase breaks down cellulose (polymer). The listed reaction produces glucose CAS Number: 9012-54-8 Enzyme EC Number: 3.2.1.4 Also Known As: Cellulose-degrading enzyme. Compare the food grade specification with the requirements of your application. Check the listed activity and operating conditions before selecting a pack size.

SubstrateCellulose (polymer)

Enzyme

ProductsGlucose CAS Number: 9012-54-8 Enzyme EC Number: 3.2.1.4 Also Known As: Cellulose-degrading enzyme

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Technical specifications

Activity: >15,000 U/g
Certification: Food grade, ISO 22000 Typical Dosage: 0.1–1% v/v Temperature Range: 15–60°C Optimal Temperature: 37–55°C pH Range: 3.5–8.0 Optimal pH: 3.5–5.5

Applications

Agriculture
Food Processing
Paper
Pulp
Biofuels
Advanced Materials
Scales: 100 mL laboratory packs through to multi-tonne industrial supply

Properties

Our food-grade cellulase is an enzyme preparation derived from safe microbial sources, designed specifically for use in the food and beverage industry. It possesses hydrolytic activity against cellulose and other β-1,4-glucans, breaking down plant cell walls into simpler sugars without producing harmful by-products.

Key properties include high specificity, stability under moderate temperatures and pH ranges suitable for food processing, and absence of toxic contaminants. Its primary use cases include enhancing juice extraction and clarity by breaking down fruit and vegetable cell walls, improving the texture and digestibility of plant-based foods, facilitating fermentation processes in brewing and wine production, and increasing nutritional bioavailability.

Food-grade cellulase is valued for its ability to improve yield, consistency, and quality in plant-derived food products while maintaining safety for human consumption.

Reaction

Cellulose (polymer) + H2O → Glucose CAS Number: 9012-54-8 Enzyme EC Number: 3.2.1.4 Also Known As: Cellulose-degrading enzyme

Storage

12 months (see PDF for details) Cellulase scientific deep dive Explore cellulase EC numbers, molecular properties, reaction mechanisms, natural sources and industrial applications, with an interactive protein structure and scientific references. Read the Cellulase deep dive →

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