Lysozyme
Hydrolyses peptidoglycan in the cell walls of Gram-positive bacteria.
Overview
Lysozyme is a food-grade enzyme that hydrolyses peptidoglycan in the cell walls of Gram-positive bacteria.
In food processing it is used in food applications such as cheese making, where permitted. The specification for your application is confirmed on the technical data sheet and the certificate of analysis for each batch.
Key benefits & applications
- Hydrolyses peptidoglycan in the cell walls of Gram-positive bacteria.
Technical specifications
| EC number | EC 3.2.1.17 |
|---|---|
| Source | Egg white |
| Form | White to off-white powder |
| Activity | 10,000 – 50,000 U/mg (customizable) |
| Optimum pH | 5.0 – 6.5 |
| pH range | 4.0 – 7.5 |
| Optimum temperature | 30°C – 50°C |
| Temperature range | Stable up to 60°C |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place (2–8°C recommended for high activity retention) |
| Packaging | 10 kg / 25 kg HDPE drum with inner LDPE liner |
From the Lysozyme technical data sheet. The specification for your order is confirmed on the certificate of analysis.
Used across
Hydrolyses peptidoglycan in the cell walls of Gram-positive bacteria. It is part of our food enzymes range, which serves applications such as dairy & lactose-free products, cheese making, juice clarification.
The specification is confirmed per grade on the technical data sheet; tell us your application and required activity when you request a quotation.
Yes. You can download the Lysozyme technical data sheet (PDF) from this page. A certificate of analysis is provided for the batch you receive.
Lysozyme is supplied in 25 kg or 50 kg HDPE drums or in retail pouches, manufactured in our GMP and ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in India. We supply customers in 20 countries; Incoterms and lead time are agreed per order.
Yes. Request a sample through our contact form with your application and destination country, and we will send it with the technical data sheet.
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