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Bacterial Alpha Amylase
Bacterial Alpha Amylase is a crucial industrial enzyme produced primarily by bacteria that breaks down starch into simpler sugars like glucose and maltose. Compared to plant or animal amylases, bacterial variants are highly stable at extreme temperatures and pH levels, making them the dominant choice in global biotechnology markets.
Introduction
Bacterial Alpha Amylase is a highly efficient starch-degrading enzyme produced through controlled bacterial fermentation. It catalyzes the hydrolysis of α-1,4 glycosidic bonds in starch molecules, converting complex starch into dextrins, maltose, and smaller sugars. Bacterial Alpha Amylase is widely used in animal feed industries due to its excellent liquefaction efficiency and thermal stability. The enzyme is particularly effective in starch processing applications under mild to moderately high temperature conditions.
Source
Bacterial Alpha Amylase is produced through submerged microbial fermentation using selected bacterial strains such as:
- Bacillus Spp
The enzyme is purified and standardized under controlled manufacturing conditions to ensure consistent activity and product quality.
Enzyme Activity
Standardized
Main Function
- Hydrolyzes α-1,4 glycosidic linkages in starch
- Converts starch into dextrins and oligosaccharides
- Reduces viscosity during starch liquefaction processes
Characteristics
- High starch liquefaction efficiency
- Broad pH operating range
- Good thermal stability
- Suitable for industrial-scale starch hydrolysis
Applications:
- Industrial Processing
- Biomanufacturing
Packing:
Bacterial Alpha Amylase is available in 1 kg, 5 kg, and 25 kg packing options, with customized packaging available upon request for specific commercial requirements.
Key Benefits
Animal Feed Benefits
- Improves digestibility of starch-rich feed ingredients
- Enhances nutrient utilization and feed conversion efficiency
Technical Specifications
Appearance
Activity
1000BAU – 50,000BAU/g
customized activity available as per customer’s requirement standard: