Food Grade Protease Papain Enzyme Powder Extract Papaya
The product is extracted from the juice of young papaya fruit and then purified and freeze-dried. It’s a high-performing natural plant protease.
Characteristics
| Test Item | Test Result | ||
| Appearance | white to light yellow | ||
| Form | powder | ||
| Odor | light papaya smell | ||
| Moisture | <8% | ||
| Mesh | 99% through 40 mesh | ||
| Enzymatic Activity | 100,000 u/g |
Function
Enzyme Ingredient for Manufacturing
Papain is widely used as a base enzyme ingredient in manufacturing and formulation. It is available in multiple activity grades (50,000–2,000,000 U/g) for precise formulation requirements. Applications include multi-enzyme blend formulations, protein hydrolysate production, and use as a processing aid in food, cosmetic, and industrial manufacturing.
Food Industry
By adopting enzymatic reaction, papain can hydrolyze food macromolecules into small molecular peptides or amino acids, effectively transforming protein for use in food ingredient manufacturing and protein hydrolysate production.
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry
Papain is used as an enzymatic exfoliant ingredient in cosmetic and skin-care product formulations. It is added to cleansing products, exfoliant formulations, and enzyme-based personal care products for its protein-digesting properties.
Daily Cosmetic Products
Papain can be used in fancy soap, regular soap, detergent, washing powder, etc., to remove stains more efficiently, disinfect, and sterilize.
Feed Industry
Used as feed additives to develop protein sources, papain benefits absorption, increases feed utilization rate, saves costs, helps animal digestion, and accelerates growth.
Leather Industry
Papain can be used to make depilating agents and tan leather. In the textile industry, it can be used for wool and silk refining, providing functions such as softness, comfort, and resistance to contraction.
Cell Culture
Papain is used in the preparation of cell cultures as the first step to separate cells. It can hydrolyze small tissue masses to connect cells to the extracellular matrix. Protease inhibitors are then used to stop the reaction and prevent further cell cracking.
Immunology
In immunology, papain can be used to cut open immune globulin Fc and Fab footages.
Package
Package: 1 kg / bag.
Storage
Keep sealed in a dry and cool place and avoid direct sunlight.
Shelf Life
12 months in a dry and cool place.
Safety
Enzyme preparations are proteins that may induce sensitization and cause allergic reactions in sensitized individuals. Prolonged contact may cause minor irritation for skin, eyes, or nasal mucosa, so direct contact with the human body should be avoided. If irritation or allergic responses develop, consult a doctor.
