What is Transglutaminase?

Transglutaminase is a naturally occurring enzyme found in plants, animals, and bacteria. It catalyzes cross-linking reactions between wheat and other proteins.

In weak gluten or gluten-free systems, it is used to increase volume and improve the structure of bread. In frozen dough, it increases dough stability and protects it from damage.

 

Function

Transglutaminase can function as a dough conditioner and can overcome the deficiencies in the quality of wheat gluten used in breadmaking. It is an enzyme alternative to chemical oxidizing agents and catalyzes cross-linking bonds both within protein molecules and between molecules of different proteins.

Besides improving the baking quality of wheat flour, it enhances the rheological properties of the dough by stabilizing pore size and elasticity. Other benefits of TG-as include its positive impact on the sensory properties of bread, texture and loaf volume.

 

Commercial Production

There are several different forms of transglutaminase. For baking applications, TG enzyme is obtained using biotechnological techniques.

The selected strain of microorganism is nurtured and fed in a seed fermenter until it is multiplied thousands of times. After the seed fermentation, cells are transferred to a larger tank where fermentation time, temperature, pH and air are optimized for growth. When fermentation is complete, the broth (a mixture of cells, nutrients, and enzymes) is filtered, purified and dried. In order to avoid oxidation, TG should be stored in vacuum packaging and under refrigeration.

 

Application

Favorable dough conditions for the catalytic activity of transglutaminase include a temperature of 40 °C and pH 5.5.2

Applications and effects of transglutaminase (from Improve your Dough Improver)

 

Application	Effect
Pastry Products	Improved preservation and lift of puffed pastry
Frozen, laminated dough	Improved stability, texture and volume
Low quality flour baking	Rebuilds the structure of dough
Gluten free baking	Formation of protein network, increased volume
Frozen dough	Stabilizes the gluten structure embedded by starch granules
Dough improvers	Improved volume, texture and shelf life

 

 

FDA Regulations

Under specific circumstances, enzymes can be considered processing aids and will not need to be declared on the label. None-the-less, enzymes used in baking must be safe.

 

Examples of products where TG can be used with corresponding concentrations include:

1.Pasta products at 25 parts per million (ppm)

2.Bread products at 15 ppm

3.Pastry products (cakes, pies, doughnuts, etc.) at 20 ppm

4.Ready-to-eat cereal products at 45 ppm

5.Pizza dough at 20 ppm

6.Grain mixtures (burritos, tacos, etc.) at 25 ppm

1, What kinds of certificates can you offer?

Foodchem is an ISO2008 9001 certified company, as for Baking Transglutaminase, we can offer HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates, ect.

2, Is Foodchem a manufacturer or just a trading company?

Foodchem is both manufacturer and trading company, we are Baking Transglutaminase manufacturer, at the same time, we are manufacturer of other products.

3, What is the Min Order Quantity of Baking Transglutaminase?

Different products have different MOQ, for Baking Transglutaminase, the MOQ is 100kg.

4, What is the price of Baking Transglutaminase?

Foodchem is a famous Baking Transglutaminase supplier and manufacturer in China, and has been corporate with many Baking Transglutaminase suppliers for several years, we can provide you with cost-effective Baking Transglutaminase.

5, How long shall we wait for your reply?

We can guarantee to reply your inquiries of Baking Transglutaminase in less than 24 hours in working days.

6, What kinds of transportation types can you provide?

Our main transportation methods include air transportation, land transportation and water transportation.

7, What kinds of payment terms can you accept?

The most commonly used payment terms are T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, etc.

8, How long will I receive my good?

Foodchem has its own EDC warehouse in Shanghai, when your purchase order has been confirmed, inventory products will deliver within 1 week, other products delivery in 2 weeks.