Enzymes

Israeli startup uses AI to design novel enzymes, cutting cost of ingredient production

20-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Enzymit, an Israeli development state company, has secured $5 million in funding to further develop its AI platform that can greatly speed the development of novel enzymes. The technology has the potential to cut the cost of many ingredients now made...

Bio-Cat launches RCT to examine enzyme mix on digestive health markers

08-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Virginia-based Bio-Cat, Inc. is sponsoring a clinical trial at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to investigate the efficacy of a digestive enzyme blend designed to improve protein digestion and gastrointestinal tolerance.

DSM teams up with Debut Biotech on next generation ‘cell-free’ biomanufacturing

06-May-2021 By Elaine Watson

Ingredients giant DSM has teamed up with San Diego-based startup Debut Biotech to explore the potential of its ‘cell-free’ biomanufacturing platform, a next-generation manufacturing process it claims could unlock new opportunities to biosynthesize a far...

Rare enzymes warning letter focuses on blood circulation claims

11-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

A recent FDA warning letter hones in on alleged disease claims being made by the marketer of a suite of enzyme products.

Enzyme blend may lead to quicker amino acid uptake from whey post-exercise: Study

18-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Taking a combination of protease enzymes with whey protein may boost levels of leucine post-workout more quickly than whey protein alone, says a new study funded by Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes.

VITAFOODS ASIA 2018

WATCH: Enzymes for heart health — Japanese firm to grow US and China markets

26-Nov-2018 By Tingmin Koe

Japan Bio Science Laboratory (JBSL) is targeting the US and China markets to promote its enzyme dietary supplements.

US enzyme market poised for continued growth

29-Aug-2006 By Lorraine Heller

The US enzyme market is set for healthy growth, according to a new
report, but continued downward pricing pressures mean that this
growth will likely result from a corresponding increase in food and
beverage production.