Viscoferm®
Novozymes North America, Inc. · Viscoferm®
Viscoferm® is an enzyme preparation that hydrolyzes beta-glucans in industrial food processing. It contains beta-glucanase, cellulase, and xylanase to reduce viscosity and improve filtration efficiency, enhancing brewing and food production for all types of small grains.
- Boosts centrifuge & evaporator efficiency
- Lowers mash viscosity
- Improves heat transfer & reduces wear
- Reduces energy & water use
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- Beta-glucanase; Cellulase; Xylanase
- CAS number(s)
- 62213-14-3, 9012-54-8, 9025-57-4
- EC number
- 263-462-4; 232-734-4; 232-800-2
- Synonyms
- Multi-enzyme Blend
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Physical State | Liquid | - |
| Color | Light brown | - |
| Odor | Slight fermentation odor | - |
| Density | 1.18 | g/ml |
| pH | 4 - 9 (range where active enzyme is stable) | - |
| Solubility | Readily soluble | - |
| Flammable Properties | Slightly flammable according to HMIS criteria | - |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Activity | 222 | FBG/g | - |
| - | Color | Light brown | - | - |
| - | Physical Form | Liquid | - | - |
| - | Density | 1.18 (approx.) | g/ml | - |
| at 25 °C | pH | 4 - 6 | - | - |
| - | Beta-glucanase unit FBG | 222 | /g | - |
| - | Total Viable Count | ≤ 50000 | /g | - |
| - | Coliform Bacteria | ≤ 30 | /g | - |
| - | E.coli | Not Detected | /25g | - |
| - | Salmonella | Not Detected | /25g | - |
| - | Heavy Metals | 30 (max.) | mg/kg | - |
| - | Lead | 5 (max.) | mg/kg | - |
| - | Arsenic | 3 (max.) | mg/kg | - |
| - | Cadmium | 0.5 (max.) | mg/kg | - |
| - | Mercury | 0.5 (max.) | mg/kg | - |
| - | GMO Status | This product is not a GMO | - | - |
- Industries
- CareFood & Beverage
- Product groups
- EnzymesBrewing & Distilling Processing Aids
- Applications
- Alcoholic beverage productionBrewing & fermentation processes
- Functions
- Filtration enhancerEnzymeClarification agent
- Market segments
- Beverage productionDistilling
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specifications & performance data
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety information & handling