Product strength, form and optimal conditions
Acrylaway L is a liquid product, whereas Acrylaway 3500 BG is a solid, granulated product, both with a strength of 3500 ASNU/g. .The temperature optimum is around 60°C pH optimum is around 7 (Note: Temperature and pH optimum are measured in buffered solutions. Conditions in dough may vary.)
Application
The liquid product can be blended into the dough before the final product is baked or fried. The solid product is readily soluble in water, meaning that both Acrylaway products added to water or other ingredients prior to mixing.
The acrylamide reduction can be influenced by applying prolonged holding times of the enzyme treated food system before baking or frying. With longer reaction time of the enzyme the conversion of asparagine to aspartic acid and therefore the acrylamide reduction is increased. Water content, water activity, pH, and temperature will also influence the effectiveness of Acrylaway.
Dosage recommendations
The recommended dosages of Acrylaway vary depending on the flour quality, formulation, process and the desired acrylamide reduction. Recommended dosages are listed with the Acrylaway application section or in summary below:
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Ginger biscuits
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290-570 ppm (1,000-2,000 ASNU/kg flour) |
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Semi-sweet biscuits
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145-290 ppm (500-1,000 ASNU/kg flour) |
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Pretzels
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70-145 ppm (250-500 ASNU/kg flour) |
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Cheese cracker
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70-290 ppm (250-1000 ASNU/kg flour) |
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Fabricated potato chips
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430-715 ppm (1500-2500 ASNU/kg flour) |
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Bread
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145-290 ppm (500-1,000 ASNU/kg flour) |
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Crisp bread
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145-570 ppm (500-2,000 ASNU/kg flour) |
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Corn tortilla Chips
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55-79 ppm (190-250 ASNU/kg dry masa) |
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Crackers
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70-290 ppm (250-1000 ASNU/kg flour) |
Although acrylamide cannot be seen or tasted, it can be measured with advanced laboratory equipment. To help our customers with this step, Novozymes has entered an agreement with Eurofins Scientific to analyze food samples treated with and without Acrylaway for their acrylamide content. As part of this agreement, Eurofins Scientific, a leading international group of laboratories who provide an excellent range of testing and support services to a wide variety of industries, will ensure that our customers receive reliable data on their acrylamide exposure.
Find out more about this offer here: http://www.eurofins.de/-news-/news/novozymes.aspx.
