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E1102
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Glucose oxidaseEnzymes, Anti-oxidants
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Description
Glucose oxidase is an enzymeAre proteins used to catalyse (cause or accelerate) a chemical reaction. extracted from the fungi Aspergillus niger and Penicillium. It is highly specific for D-glucose causing it to break down into its metabolites. After a series of oxidationTo become chemically combined with oxygen./reduction reactions the oxygen molecule is reduced to hydrogen peroxide. Glucose oxidase acts as an anti-oxidantActs as a preservative by inhibiting the effects of oxygen on food., anti-microbialA substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microbes such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoans. agent and is used as preservativeUsed to prevent spoilage of food by inhibiting or preventing the growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. in foods to prevent spoilage due to oxidation. Glucose oxidase is found naturally in honey.
Common Uses
Glucose oxidase is found naturally in honey. Not known.
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