Functional Enzymes
Anthem offers a range of high-quality functional enzymes designed to support digestive health and various industrial applications. These enzymes are developed using advanced technology to ensure efficacy, stability and compliance with global regulatory standards.
Function
- Breaks down fats in food during digestion
- Essential for fat metabolism and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Indications
Irritable bowel syndrome
Cystic fibrosis
Celiac disease
Benefits
- Improves nutrient absorption
- Helps maintain cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health
Lipase
Lipase is a digestive enzyme and a process aid essential for fat hydrolysis and nutrient absorption. As an ingredient, supports in conditions associated with impaired fat digestion, including irritable bowel syndrome, cystic fibrosis and celiac disease.
Mechanism of Action
Hydrolyzes 1-6 non-reducing galactocide residues from poly and oligosaccharides
Applications
- Reduces intestinal gas
- Aids in digestion of complex carbohydrates
- Helps manage Fabry’s disease
Alpha-galactosidase
Alpha-galactosidase is an enzyme helps breakdown complex sugars and carbohydrate (present in legumes). Used in the reduction of intestinal gas and bloating and in the supportive management of Fabry’s disease.
Applications
Used in sorghum brewing to ensure adequate levels of free alpha amino nitrogen in wort
Improves malting, fermentation and clarification in brewing processes
Dosage
Typically 0.2-0.3 kg/ton sorghum in brewing applications
Protease
Protease breaks down proteins into peptides and amino acids and supports better digestion. Used in digestive supplements and for food processing to enhance protein hydrolysis / absorption.
Mannanase
Mannanase is an enzyme that breaks down plant Gluco-mannans. Supports digestion, improves nutrient absorption. Used in nutraceuticals and animal feed.
Therapeutic Applications
Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties
Helps prevent malabsorption of food
Fungal amylase
Fungal amylase is a potent, starch degrading enzyme complex, obtained from Aspergillus. Ideal for baking, fermentation and digestive aids to improve carbohydrates utilization.
Functions
Carbohydrate metabolism
Polysaccharide degradation
Benefits
- May help with irritable bowel syndrome
- Aids in balancing blood sugar levels
- May help reduce food allergies
Glucoamylase
Glucoamylase also known as amyloglucosidase, unlocks glucose from starch with precision and high yield. Used in the Alcohol processing industry to convert Sucrose to Glucose to enable efficient fermentation. As a supplement reduces the effects of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by improving digestion, to support gastrointestinal problems in general, and to minimize the inflammation that is often a side effect of autoimmune diseases.
Indications
Congenital lactase deficiency
Secondary lactose intolerance
Applications
Used in production of low-lactose or lactose-free dairy products
Enhances sweetness in milk products
Lactase
Acid Lactase, fermentation enzyme, hydrolyzes lactose into glucose and galactose. Used for Congenital Lactase Deficiency and Secondary Lactose Intolerance. As ingredient and as process aid.
Functions
Carbohydrate metabolism
Polysaccharide degradation
Benefits
- May help with irritable bowel syndrome
- Aids in balancing blood sugar levels
- May help reduce food allergies
Invertase
Invertase hydrolyzes sucrose into glucose and fructose. Supports carbohydrate digestion and is widely used in syrups and confectionery processing.
Therapeutic Applications
Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties
Helps prevent malabsorption of food
Pectinase
Pectinase digests pectin from fruits and vegetables. Used as process aid for juice extraction and wine clarification.
Mechanism of Action
Hydrolyzes 1-6 non-reducing galactocide residues from poly and oligosaccharides
Applications
- Reduces intestinal gas
- Aids in digestion of complex carbohydrates
- Helps manage Fabry’s disease
Nattokinase
Nattokinase is a fibrinolytic enzyme from fermented soybeans. It promotes cardiovascular health by dissolving fibrin clots and improving circulation.
Therapeutic Applications
Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties
Helps prevent malabsorption of food
Lysozyme
Lysozyme is a natural antimicrobial enzyme found in egg whites. Acts as a bacteriolytic agent. Used in infection control, food preservation and oral care.
Mechanism of Action
Hydrolyzes 1-6 non-reducing galactocide residues from poly and oligosaccharides
Applications
- Reduces intestinal gas
- Aids in digestion of complex carbohydrates
- Helps manage Fabry’s disease
Xylanase
Xylanase degrades xylan, a major plant fiber. It supports fiber digestion, gut health, and is applied in baking and biofuel industries.
Applications
Used in sorghum brewing to ensure adequate levels of free alpha amino nitrogen in wort
Improves malting, fermentation and clarification in brewing processes
Dosage
Typically 0.2-0.3 kg/ton sorghum in brewing applications
Beta‑glucanase
Beta-glucanase hydrolyzes β‑glucans from cereals and yeast. It aids fiber digestion and is used in brewing, food processing, and animal feed.
Functions
Carbohydrate metabolism
Polysaccharide degradation
Benefits
- May help with irritable bowel syndrome
- Aids in balancing blood sugar levels
- May help reduce food allergies
Cellulase
Cellulase is an enzyme that breaks down cellulose, the main structural fiber in plants, into glucose. Cellulase enzymes are extensively used in the foods, paper, textiles, biofuels, Food and detergent industry.