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
Effective on Proteins

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

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
Effective on Fats

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

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
Effective on Starch

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
Effective on Starch

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.

“Turning Your Nutrition Vision into a Reality”

Utilizing our core strengths in glycoscience and enzyme technology, Nagase Food
Ingredients offers global services including research, manufacturing, sourcing, application
development and regulatory compliance.

  • 2000+Items

    2000+Items

    We provide a wide variety of high-quality food ingredients.

  • 30 Countries and Areas

    30 Countries and Areas

    Our global network supports all steps between procurement and localization.

  • Local labs

    Local labs

    Optimal solutions are available for region-specific application development.

Global Network

Global Network