Inactivation of α-amylase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens at low moisture contents

  • J. Saraiva
  • , S. De Cordt
  • , M. Hendrickx
  • , J. Oliveira
  • , P. Tobback

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Abstract

The thermal inactivation characteristics of dehydrated α-amylase in solid state at various moisture contents was studied at temperatures between 135 and 150°C. The inactivation kinetics show a first order decay. The enzyme was found to be more thermostable than in aqueous solution. The z-value dependency with moisture content has shown some fluctuactions, having an absolut minimum of 19°C at 23.9% moisture.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStudies in Organic Chemistry
Pages459-466
Number of pages8
EditionC
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1993
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameStudies in Organic Chemistry
NumberC
Volume47
ISSN (Print)0165-3253

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