Technical Specifications: Xylanase Enzyme
Xylanase Enzyme
Xylanase is a fungal and bacterial-derived enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of D-xylan into D-xylose. Xylan is a major component of hemicellulose present in plant cell walls, and xylanase helps break down these complex fibers into simpler, digestible sugars. Widely used in animal feed due to its ability to reduce viscosity and improve fiber degradation efficiency, it is exceptionally effective in processing wheat, barley, corncobs, and other high-fiber raw materials.
Biological Origin & Source
Produced through controlled fungal and bacterial fermentation using selected microbial strains: Aspergillus spp. or Trichoderma spp. The enzyme is purified and standardized.
Key Product Characteristics
Free-flowing powder, active across standard feed pelleting ranges, and effective on grain diets.
Digestive & Feed Benefits
Primary Bio-Function
Catalyzes the endo-hydrolysis of β-1,4-D-xylosidic linkages in xylans (Non-Starch Polysaccharides/NSPs), reducing the gel-like viscosity of the digesta and opening up plant cell wall structures.
Digestive Health Benefits
Relieves digesta viscosity, accelerating the diffusion of digestive enzymes toward their starch and protein targets.
Animal Feed Benefits
Improves the digestibility of fiber-rich feed ingredients, enhances nutrient absorption and feed conversion efficiency, reduces intestinal viscosity in poultry and livestock feed, supports significantly improved growth performance, and reduces feed formulation costs.
Mechanism of Action (MOA)
- Gel Formation: Arabinoxylans absorb water in the small intestine, forming a thick, nutrient-trapping gel.
- Viscosity Relief: Endo-1,4-β-xylanase breaks internal linkages of the hemicellulose backbone.
- Prebiotic Release: High-molecular NSPs break down into xylose and prebiotic xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS).
- FCR Boost: Dropping viscosity maximizes nutrient absorption, lowering droppings volume and feed cost.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Requirement / Value |
|---|---|
| Physical Appearance | Off-white to brown colored free-flowing powder |
| Standard Enzyme Activity | 10,000 U/g to 200,000 U/g |
| Activity Customization | Available as per customer requirement standards |
| Packaging Options | 1 kg, 5 kg, and 25 kg standard packing (Custom commercial options on request) |
| Storage Protocols | Store in a cool and dry place; avoid direct sunlight |
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