Technical Specifications: Alpha Galactosidase
Alpha Galactosidase
Alpha Galactosidase is a specialized carbohydrate-digesting enzyme designed to target and break down complex, gas-producing sugars known as oligosaccharides into simpler, easily absorbable sugars. It is an essential active ingredient in nutraceutical and dietary supplement fields aimed at optimizing plant-based digestion and eliminating gastrointestinal distress caused by complex carbohydrates.
Biological Origin & Source
Produced through controlled microbial fermentation using selected non-pathogenic fungal strains of Aspergillus spp. The enzyme is highly purified and standardized to ensure consistent field activity.
Key Product Characteristics
- ✔ Highly active at core body temperatures, stable through capsule compounding, and works synergistically with cellulase complexes.
Functional & Nutritional Value Propositions
Primary Bio-Function
Specifically hydrolyzes alpha-galactosidic bonds in complex carbohydrates, breaking down anti-nutritional raffinose, stachyose, and verbascose sugars into simple monosaccharides.
Digestive & Metabolic Wellness
Eliminates gas formation, abdominal bloating, and flatulence caused by legume, bean, and cruciferous vegetable consumption. It supports enhanced nutrient absorption from plant-rich and vegan diets.
Applications & Blends
Extensively incorporated into anti-gas dietary capsules, plant-based wellness formulations, and daily digestive wellness supplements.
Mechanism of Action (MOA)
- Oligosaccharide Ingestion: Non-digestible oligosaccharides (Raffinose family from legumes, grains, or vegetables) enter the gastrointestinal tract.
- Enzyme Action: Alpha Galactosidase acts selectively on terminal non-reducing alpha-D-galactose residues, hydrolyzing the alpha-1,6-galactosidic links.
- Sugar Inversion: The complex, gas-producing structures are cleanly divided into fermentable, simple absorbable sugars: galactose, glucose, and fructose.
- Systemic Prevention: Directly prevents un-hydrolyzed fibers from reaching the hindgut, eliminating anaerobic bacterial fermentation, gas, flatulence, and cramps.
Technical Specification Sheet
| Parameter | Standard Requirement / Value |
|---|---|
| Physical Appearance | White to creamish colored powder |
| Standard Enzyme Activity | 1,000 GAL U/g to 30,000 GAL U/g |
| Activity Customization | Available as per customer requirement standards: FIP / USP / IP / BP / EP |
| Packaging Options | 1 kg, 5 kg, and 25 kg standard packing (Custom options on request) |
| Storage Protocols | Store in a cool and dry place; avoid direct sunlight |
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