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Amylases

Amylases - Amylases are used for preparation of sizing agents in textile industry, preparation of starch sizing pastes for use in paper industry, bread production, chocolate and corn syrups and removal of spots in laundry. There are various types of amylases-α-β and glucamylases. Aspergillus oryzae, A. Niger, Bacillus subtilis and B. diastaticus are principally used.

The conversion of starch to high fructose syrup utilises amylases, i.e. in producing sweeteners. Various other enzymes produced by different microbes also have industrial applications. These are rennin used in cheese production and Mucor pussilus is used for its commercial production. Fungal pectinases are used in clarification of fruit juices. Glucose oxidase is used to remove oxygen from soft drinks, salad dressings etc.

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