Description

1. Product Overview

Beta-Glucanase is a high-activity industrial enzyme specifically formulated to hydrolyze beta-glucan polysaccharides into lower molecular weight oligosaccharides and glucose. Its primary industrial use is in brewing, animal feed, biofuels, and textile processing, where it reduces viscosity, improves filtration, and enhances substrate availability. The key value proposition is consistent enzymatic activity, thermal stability, and measurable ROI through reduced processing time, higher extraction yields, and improved product quality. As industries push for higher efficiency and cleaner processing, Beta-Glucanase is strategically important for replacing harsh chemical treatments, lowering energy inputs, and meeting sustainability targets.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Endo-1,3(4)-β-glucanase enzyme protein, derived from Trichoderma reesei or Bacillus subtilis fermentation; contains sorbitol and sodium chloride as stabilizers
• Purity Level / Activity: 10,000 U/g to 50,000 U/g; Food Grade / Feed Grade / Industrial Grade available
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Form: Fine powder or liquid
  • Color: Light tan to beige powder; amber liquid
  • Particle Size: 95% pass 40 mesh for powder
  • Bulk Density: 0.5-0.7 g/cm³ powder; 1.05-1.15 g/ml liquid
• Packaging Options: 25kg fiber drums with PE liner, 1MT tote bags, 200L HDPE drums for liquid, custom IBC packaging available
• Shelf Life: 12 months for powder, 6 months for liquid when stored at 2-8°C in original sealed packaging, away from direct sunlight and moisture

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Brewing & malting, animal nutrition, bioethanol, pulp & paper, textile desizing
• Specific Operational Use Cases:
  • Brewing: Breaks down barley/wheat beta-glucans to reduce wort viscosity, improve lautering speed, and prevent beer haze
  • Animal Feed: Added to poultry and swine diets containing barley, oats, or rye to improve nutrient digestibility and feed conversion ratio
  • Biofuel: Enhances saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass, increasing fermentable sugar yield
  • Textiles: Bio-polishing and removal of beta-glucan based sizing agents without fiber damage
• Performance Advantages: Outperforms mechanical or acid hydrolysis by operating at moderate temperatures 40-65°C and pH 4.5-6.5, reducing energy cost and equipment corrosion. Delivers 15-30% faster filtration in brewing and 4-7% improvement in metabolizable energy in feed versus non-enzyme treatments.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Batch-to-batch activity variance <5% with full COA, SDS, TDS, and non-GMO certification per lot
• Supply Reliability: Dedicated fermentation capacity with 500MT/month output and 99.2% on-time delivery rate across APAC, EU, and NA hubs
• Logistics Capability: EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP terms; established cold-chain shipping for liquid grades; global warehousing in Rotterdam, Houston, Singapore
• Price Competitiveness: Tiered pricing for contract volumes; total cost-in-use savings of 8-12% vs. leading competitors due to higher specific activity
• Sustainability: ISO 14001 manufacturing; enzyme production reduces water use by 40% vs. chemical alternatives; carbon footprint data available
• Technical Support: Dedicated application labs for dosage optimization, stability trials, and regulatory documentation including FDA GRAS, EU feed additive registration

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity: 18MT per 20′ FCL for powder in drums; 20MT per 20′ FCL for liquid in IBCs