Why Enzyme is Essential
in the Food Industry?
What are Enzymes?
Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions within and outside of living bodies, and organisms require them to survive.
Each enzyme acts on a specific substrate to accelerate reactions, such as hydrolysis, oxidation-reduction, and rearrangement reactions.
Humans have long used enzyme technology to produce alcoholic beverages such as beer and Japanese sake (rice wine), as well as fermented foods such as cheese.
Now, we can obtain a variety of enzymes from microorganisms, plants, and animals, which can be used for a wide range of foods to improve their physical properties, tastes, and flavors and add functionalities to them.
By using enzyme technology, you can solve issues in the food manufacturing processes and develop unique products.
We, NAGASE Group, can offer you a wide range of enzymes, including protease that creates tenderness in meats and others that work specifically for the development of new foods such as dairy, egg, bakery, and plant-based products.
We will help you with everything from problem-solving and application development to recipe creation.
Nagase Group's Enzyme Products
DENAZYME NNC
Creates tender and tasty meats
DENAZYME NNC is a pure, microbial protease with functionality for meat. It creates tenderness and good texture in meats, as well as in natural casings.
DENAZYME GY2
Delivers lactose-free, natural sweetness
DENAZYME GY2 is a neutral yeast lactase that delivers sweetness by hydrolyzing lactose in dairy products. Gluten-Free applicable.
PLA2 NAGASE
Improves the functionality of lecithin
PLA2 NAGASE is a pure, microbial phospholipase A2 with functionality for phospholipid hydrolysis. It can be used in a variety of applications, such as cakes, breads and mayonnaise, as an alternative to emulsifiers.
DENAZYME GEL-L1/R
Improves yeast extract yield
DENAZYME GEL-L1/R is a pure, microbial β-1,3-glucanase for breaking down cell walls. It can improve yeast extract yield.
DENAZYME BBR LIGHT
Enables new bread textures
DENAZYME BBR LIGHT is a pure, microbial 6-α-glucanotransferase. It can improve texture and prevent caving of breads.
Beta-amylase#1500S
Leaves a lower aftertaste sweetness by producing maltose
Beta-amylase#1500S is a heat-tolerant enzyme derived from soy that adds sweetness to plant-based milk such as oat milk.
Who We Are
Nagase Food Ingredients
Based in Japan, we are the food ingredients network of NAGASE Group comprising of NAGASE & CO., LTD, Nagase ChemteX Corporation, Hayashibara Co., Ltd., and Prinova Group LLC in the US. This specialized business unit is a one-stop solution center comprising of a global network for fulfillment, enzyme technologies, glycoscience research and manufacturing, and development and formulation of functional products. Nagase Food Ingredients is committed to working with our customers to innovate nutrition for the future.
Utilizing our core strengths in glycoscience and enzyme technology, Nagase Food
Ingredients offers global
services including research, manufacturing, sourcing, application
development and regulatory compliance.
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2000+Items
We provide a wide variety of high-quality food ingredients.
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30 Countries and Areas
Our global network supports all steps between procurement and localization.
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Local labs
Optimal solutions are available for region-specific application development.
Global Network
