Bionetix® International is pleased to introduce another important enzyme for manufacturers and formulators: ECP1300™. This high efficiency β-mannanase enzyme is produced by nonpathogenic fungi and is designed to break down complex polysaccharides into simple sugars. Such action makes ECP1300™ useful in a wide range of industries—from laundry detergent formulation to biofuel production and paper making. The following examples offer a snapshot of the many things β-mannanase can do!
Stain Removal
The most important purpose of ECP1300™ is to help with the stain removal process when doing laundry. Mannan is becoming an increasing source of staining due to the use of guar gum as a thickener in many processed foods and personal care products. Mannan sticks to the fabric and makes it difficult to remove stains caused by BBQ sauce, ice cream, chocolate, gum, and other foods or products that contain mannan. To make matters worse, the “mannan glue effect” causes loose particles to stick to mannan residues and soil the fabric. Including ECP1300™ in detergents and stain removers can therefore greatly enhance their stain removal power by breaking down mannans so they are easier to rinse away. Combining ECP1300™ with a variety of other enzymes (e.g., cellulase, lipase, and amylase), can increase the stain removal capacity of detergents even further.
Animal Nutrition
Mannans can also be found in feed products, such as those where copra meal or guar gum has been added for economic advantages. However, these mannan containing foods can be difficult for animals to digest and can have a negative effect on the growth and health of livestock such as poultry. The addition of β-mannanase can help with digestion to promote better feed conversion. ECP1300™ can also aid hydrolysis of mannan into MOS (mannan oligosaccharides), a prebiotic with many benefits such as improving gut flora to promote better animal health.
Oil and Biofuel Production
In the oil and gas industry, fracking has become a means of extracting untapped resources in shale oil fields. Guar gum is used to thicken drilling fluids, and β- mannanase can subsequently be used for thinning to help regulate flow. Forms of β-mannanase derived from fungal sources (as is ECP1300™) are typically best suited to low temperature fracturing wells. On the biofuel side of the energy industry, ECP1300™ can also be used as a way to hydrolyze mannans into simple sugars that can be fermented and turned into second generation ethanol.
Paper and Textile Industries
In the pulp and paper industry, β-mannanase can help increase paper brightness, potentially reducing the use of harsh chemicals for bleaching. In textile production, ECP1300™ can be used for desizing and aid in the removal of impurities during bio-scouring.
Many Mannans = Many Uses for β-mannanase
With the increasing use of mannans, there are more reasons than ever to take advantage of β-mannanase. Start enhancing detergents and feeds, facilitating oil and biofuel production, and improving the paper and textile processing industries today!
Keywords: stain removal, detergent additives, feed additive, improve gut flora, stain removal, animal nutrition, ethanol production, fracking, drilling mud additive, Bionetix
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