Technical Articles

Technical articles category. Feedzyme customize a solution for your specific needs with our enzymes and probiotics.

Can lactase reduce lactose intolerance?

lactase-blog

What is lactose intolerance and what are the symptoms lactase, also called lactase-phlorizin hydrolase, found in the small intestine of mammals that catalyzes the breakdown of lactose (also called milk sugar) into the simple sugars glucose and galactose. In humans, lactase is particularly abundant during infancy. It is a so-called brush border enzyme, produced by cells known as enterocytes that line the intestinal walls and form the …

Can lactase reduce lactose intolerance? Read More »

What is phytase?

feed probiotic

Phytases are a class of enzymes that catalyze the conversion of phytate (phytic acid) to inositol and phosphoric acid. It has been mainly used as a dietary supplement for swine and poultry to reduce feed cost and improve animal performance.

Phytase can unlock feed potential

probiotics-blog

Phytase and phytate Phytic acid is a compound found in plants that stores phosphorus (P) in a highly stable form and also binds with various nutrients including minerals(Cu2+, Fe2+/3+, Ca2+, Mg2+, etc.), proteins, starches, and lipids. The aforesaid resulting salts are known as phytates. Phytases are phosphatases that can catalyze the hydrolysis of phytate and release …

Phytase can unlock feed potential Read More »

Lactose intolerance

lactose free

What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance is a series of digestive system symptoms, such as abdominal distension, diarrhea and flatulence, caused by lactose being indigestible after eating foods or beverages containing lactose. If you have lactose malabsorption, your small intestine makes low levels of lactase—the enzyme that breaks down lactose—and can’t digest all the lactose …

Lactose intolerance Read More »