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Beta amylase enzyme product, preparation and use thereof

US4970158A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 1987
Grant dateNov 13, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/832
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel beta amylase enzyme product with improved thermostability and acid-stability is provided. The novel enzyme can be produced by cultivating a newly discovered microorganism Bacillus sp. (21-51) belonging to the Bacillus acidopullulyticus complex and may be used alone or in combination with a variety of conventional debanching enzymes in the production of high maltose syrups.

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