Transglutaminase — Food Grade

Transglutaminase catalyses cross-linking between protein-bound glutamine and lysine residues, forming covalent bonds between protein chains. It is used to restructure meat and fish pieces and to firm protein gels.

Cross-linking proceeds during a holding step; too short a hold gives weak bonds and too long can over-firm the product. Establish the hold condition on your own line rather than transferring a dosage from another plant.

Enzyme preparations are sold on declared activity in the producer's own unit system, on a standardised carrier. Two offers at the same price per kilogram can differ several-fold in delivered activity, so compare on activity per kilogram and confirm the assay method used.

Enzyme activity declines with temperature and moisture exposure during storage. Confirm the storage condition, the declared shelf life and the activity at the point of delivery rather than at production.

Permitted use, permitted level and required labelling for this material differ by country, by product category and by intended claim. Allzone does not represent that the material is approved for your application in your market. Tell us the destination market and the finished-product category, and the available supplier documentation is provided so your regulatory team can complete its own assessment.

Assay, particle size, solvent residue, microbiological limits and heavy-metal limits differ between producers and grades. Allzone confirms the applicable specification with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet, safety data sheet and certificate of analysis for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.