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SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL

Glucose Isomerase

Glucose Isomerase acts on glucose. The listed reaction produces fructose CAS Number: 9023-82-9. Compare the food grade specification with the requirements of your application. Check the listed activity and operating conditions before selecting a pack size.

SubstrateGlucose
Enzyme
ProductsFructose CAS Number: 9023-82-9

ENZYME SELECTION

Choosing Glucose Isomerase

Define the sugar profile or viscosity change you want to achieve. Compare the listed substrate, reaction products and activity, then check the operating conditions against your process.

Technical specifications

Certification
Food grade, ISO 22000
Activity
20,000 U per g * Temperature Range: 55–85°C Optimal Temperature: 70–80°C pH Range: 7.0–9.0 Optimal pH: 7.5–8.5

Applications

  • Food Processing
  • High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
  • Sugar Production

Properties

Glucose isomerase is a widely used industrial enzyme that catalyses the conversion of glucose into fructose, a key step in the production of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Its primary application is in the food and beverage industry, where it enables the creation of sweeter syrups from starch-derived glucose, providing a cost-effective alternative to sucrose.

Beyond sweetness enhancement, glucose isomerase improves product consistency and stability and contributes to a more efficient production process by reducing the need for chemical treatments. In addition to HFCS production, it finds use in biofuel industries, where it helps optimize the conversion of sugars into fermentable intermediates for ethanol production.

The benefits of glucose isomerase include high specificity, scalability for industrial processes, energy efficiency due to its mild operational conditions, and the ability to increase yield while lowering overall production costs.

Reaction

Glucose → Fructose CAS Number: 9023-82-9

Storage

12 months (see technical sheet) * Where 1 unit of of glucose isomerase is the amount of enzyme required to produce 1 mg of fructose per hour under defined conditions

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