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Table 5 Total protein in the enzyme samples, viscosity, viscosity reduction and specific viscosity reduction of the brewer's mash not treated or treated with enzymes.

From: Characterization of a β-glucanase produced by Rhizopus microsporus var. microsporus, and its potential for application in the brewing industry

 

Total Protein in the enzyme sample (μg)

Viscosity (cP)

Viscosity reduction (%)

Specific viscosity reduction (%/μg)

Control

-

1.070

-

-

R. microsporus var microsporus enzyme

110

1.020

4.7

763 × 10-3

Commercial enzyme A

394

1.002

6.3

14.2 × 10-3

Commercial enzyme B

373

1.001

6.4

17.3 × 10-3