Fibrolytic

beta-Glucanase

Catalyzes the hydrolysis of β-1,3 and β-1,4 glycosidic bonds in β-glucans, producing oligosaccharides and glucose. These polysaccharides are found in cereal grains, fungi, and yeast cell walls, and their breakdown reduces intestinal viscosity while enhancing nutrient release.*

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ENZYME CLASSIFICATION

EC NUMBER | CAS NUMBER:
3.2.1.6 | 62213-14-3
ENZYME CLASS:
Hydrolase → Glycosidase
ENZYME TYPE:
Exo/Endo-β-1,4-glucanase
ENZYME SOURCE:
Trichoderma reesei
Enzyme Applications:
Dietary Supplements, Animal Nutrition, Food & Beverage, and Brewing & Distilling

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ACTIVITY MEASUREMENT:
BGU (Beta-Glucanase Units)
PRIMARY SUBSTRATE:
Beta-glucans from cereals, yeast cell walls, fungi
BOND CLEAVED:
Beta-1,3 or beta-1,4-glycosidic linkages
PRIMARY PRODUCTS:
Oligosaccharides, glucose
INACTIVATION:
>90°C for 30-60 minutes
FORM:
Powder
SOLUBILITY:
Water-soluble
STORAGE:
Store in a cool, dry environment
SHELF-LIFE:
18 months from MFG date if properly stored.
SAFETY & HANDLING:
Always refer to the included Safety Data Sheet.
beta-Glucanase
beta-Glucanase

BIOCHEMICAL ROLE IN DIGESTION

Beta-glucanase catalyzes the hydrolysis of β-1,3 and β-1,4 linkages in cereal- and fungal-derived β-glucans. These polysaccharides increase intestinal viscosity and slow nutrient diffusion when left intact. By cleaving their glycosidic bonds, beta-glucanase reduces viscosity, generating smaller saccharides such as glucose and β-glucooligosaccharides. This enzymatic activity not only aids nutrient absorption but also contributes to improved digestion of dense, grain-based foods that are otherwise difficult to process efficiently.*

NUTRITIONAL RELEVANCE IN SUPPLEMENTATION

As a supplement, beta-glucanase enhances tolerance to cereal-rich diets by reducing the heaviness and discomfort associated with high-viscosity fibers. Its breakdown products, particularly β-glucooligosaccharides, can exert prebiotic effects by supporting beneficial colonic microbiota. Supplementation thus improves both immediate digestive efficiency and long-term intestinal health, making it a valuable addition to enzyme formulations targeting grain-heavy diets or populations with compromised digestive function.*