Superior Grade Pepsin Powder: Enhancing Digestive Enzyme Quality
Product Description
Once activated, pepsin begins the process of protein digestion by breaking down larger protein molecules into smaller peptide fragments. It does so by cleaving the peptide bonds between specific amino acids in the protein chain, resulting in the production of peptides of varying lengths.
Pepsin's role is primarily limited to the stomach, where it contributes to the initial digestion of dietary proteins. After its activity in the stomach, the partially digested proteins continue their journey through the digestive system, where further enzymatic breakdown occurs in the small intestine.
| Grade | Activity specification | Function |
| Pharmaceutical grade | 1:3000 | Cure indigestion |
| Feed Grade | 1:5000 | Promote digestion |
| 1:10000 |
Pepsin, as an enzyme involved in protein digestion, plays a vital role in the digestive process.
Pepsin has several benefits, including:
Pepsin, as an enzyme, has several applications in various fields.
Food Industry: Pepsin is used in the food industry for meat tenderization. It breaks down the collagen and connective tissues in meat, making it more tender and improving its texture. Pepsin is sometimes employed in the production of specialty foods and in the development of flavor enhancers.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Pepsin is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of digestive enzyme supplements. These supplements are taken orally to aid in the digestion of proteins, particularly in individuals with insufficient natural production of digestive enzymes.
Laboratory Research: Pepsin is commonly used in laboratory research to digest proteins for various purposes. It can be used to break down proteins into smaller fragments for analysis or to isolate specific protein components. Pepsin digestion is often employed in protein purification and characterization procedures.
Medical Diagnostics: Pepsin is used in medical diagnostics to assess certain medical conditions. For instance, the presence of pepsin in the esophagus can be measured to diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Pepsin assays are used to detect pepsin levels in biological samples for diagnostic purposes.
Biotechnology: Pepsin can be used in biotechnological processes for the production of peptides or the modification of proteins. It can selectively cleave peptide bonds at specific sites, allowing for controlled digestion and isolation of desired peptide fragments.
Industrial Applications: Pepsin finds applications in various industrial processes. It can be used in the production of protein hydrolysates, which have applications in the food, feed, and pharmaceutical industries. Pepsin can also be used for leather processing and in the production of gelatin from collagen-rich raw materials.
It's important to note that the application of pepsin may vary depending on the specific industry and the desired outcome. The use of pepsin in these applications is carefully controlled and monitored to ensure safety and desired results.
Porcine Gastric Mucosa
:
The gastric mucosa tissue is collected from the stomach of pigs as the raw material, which is rich in gastric enzymes and used for further production.
Unfreezing and Unpacking
:
The frozen porcine gastric mucosa is thawed and unpacked.
Preparing, Cutting and Mincing
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The thawed porcine gastric mucosa is cleaned, cut into smaller pieces, and then minced into finer particles for further processing.
Acidification
:
Acidic substances, usually hydrochloric acid, are added to the minced porcine gastric mucosa to create an acidic environment suitable for gastric enzyme activity.
Fiber Separating
:
The fiber is separated from the gastric enzymes using physical or chemical methods to extract the effective portion of the enzymes.
Gastric Mucin Separating
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The gastric mucin, which is present in the gastric mucosa, is separated from the gastric enzymes.
Precipitating
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The gastric enzymes are precipitated from the solution by adding specific precipitants for further processing and purification.
Degreasing
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In some cases, the porcine gastric mucosa may contain fatty substances. The fat is removed from the solution of gastric enzymes to increase purity.
Drying
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The precipitated solution of gastric enzymes is dried to convert it into a dry powder or granular form for storage and use.
Grinding and Sieving:
The dried gastric enzymes are ground and sieved to ensure the uniformity and consistency of the particles.
Blending and Packaging
:
The gastric enzymes are blended with other ingredients (if necessary) to achieve the desired formulation and specifications, and then packaged in appropriate forms such as capsules, powders, or liquids.
Finished Product
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The final product of gastric enzymes undergoes quality control and inspection to ensure compliance with specified standards and quality requirements.
Storage
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The finished gastric enzymes are stored under appropriate conditions to maintain their activity and stability for long-term storage and subsequent use
| Product name | Pepsin | ||
| Test item(s) | Limit | Test result(s) | |
| Appearance | A white or slightly yellow, amorphous powder. | Complies | |
| Identification | Complies | Complies | |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol. | Complies | |
| Loss on drying | <5.0% at 60ºC, 4 hours and vacuum | 0.4% | |
| Protease activity | ≥6000Fcc. units/mg | 6218 FCC.units/mg | |
| Total aerobic mirobial count | <10 4cfu/g | 180cfu/g | |
| Total combined yeast/moulds count | <10²cfu/g | <10cfu/g | |
| Escherichia coli | Absence/g | Absence | |
| Salmonella | Absence/10g | Absence | |
| Conclusion | Complies with standards. | ||
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