CHY-MAX® Extra NB is a pure chymosin produced by submerged fermentation on a vegetable substrate with Aspergillus niger var.
awamori kept under contained conditions and not present in the final product.
NB indicates that this product is formulated with No Benzoate added.
As benzoate helps maintain the microbiological quality of liquid enzyme products, Chr.Hansen strongly advises customers to adhere to the recommended storage and transportation temperatures for NB products.
If not possible, a benzoate free powder product or a liquid formulated with benzoate should be used.
The product contains a milk-clotting enzyme which is highly specific for kappa-casein, resulting in very good curd formation.
The general activity has also a significant influence on the flavor and texture development of cheeses.
The active milk-coagulating enzyme is chymosin (EC 3.4.23.4).
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