Carbohydrolytic

Diastase

A collective term for a mixture of amylolytic enzymes that act synergistically to hydrolyze α-1,4-glycosidic bonds in starch. It progressively converts large starch molecules into maltose, maltotriose, and smaller dextrins. Diastase contributes to the comprehensive breakdown of dietary carbohydrates, ensuring that complex starches are fully degraded into absorbable sugars.*

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ENZYME CLASSIFICATION

EC NUMBER | CAS NUMBER:
3.2.1.1 | 9000-90-2
ENZYME CLASS:
Hydrolase → Glycosidase
ENZYME TYPE:
Starch-hydrolyzing enzyme blend
ENZYME SOURCE:
Aspergillus oryzae
Enzyme Applications:
Dietary Supplements, Animal Nutrition, Food & Beverage, and Brewing & Distilling

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ACTIVITY MEASUREMENT:
DP° (Degree of Polymerization Reduction)
PRIMARY SUBSTRATE:
Starch
BOND CLEAVED:
Alpha-1,4-glycosidic bonds (and to a lesser extent alpha-1,6)
PRIMARY PRODUCTS:
Maltose, dextrins
INACTIVATION:
80°C for 30 minutes | pH ≥ 7 for 30 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.
Diastase
Diastase

BIOCHEMICAL ROLE IN DIGESTION

Diastase refers broadly to a group of amylolytic enzymes that hydrolyze starch into maltose and other short-chain carbohydrates. By progressively breaking down large polysaccharides, diastase supports the stepwise preparation of starch for full hydrolysis into glucose. This collective enzymatic activity ensures that carbohydrate digestion proceeds smoothly from complex storage polymers toward absorbable units, reducing the risk of incomplete starch breakdown and optimizing the efficiency of energy release from starchy foods.*

NUTRITIONAL RELEVANCE IN SUPPLEMENTATION

Supplementing with diastase provides comprehensive support for carbohydrate metabolism, especially in diets dominated by cereals, tubers, or legumes. Its action helps alleviate digestive strain in individuals with compromised pancreatic output or age-related decline in enzymatic secretion. By improving starch digestion efficiency, diastase supplementation promotes consistent glucose availability, minimizes fermentation of residual starch in the colon, and reduces symptoms such as gas or bloating associated with incomplete carbohydrate processing.*