Description

Phytase is a crucial enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of phytic acid (phytate), releasing inorganic phosphate and improving mineral bioavailability. This action is vital for enhancing the nutritional value of plant-based feeds and foods by reducing anti-nutritional factors. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the animal feed, food processing, and agricultural sectors seeking to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Application

• Animal Feed Additive: Primary use in monogastric livestock (poultry, swine) and aquaculture feed to improve phosphorus digestibility, reduce phosphate supplementation, and lower environmental phosphorus excretion.
• Food Industry: Used in breadmaking and cereal processing to reduce phytic acid content, thereby increasing the bioavailability of essential minerals like iron, zinc, and calcium in fortified foods.
• Biotechnology & Research: Serves as a model enzyme in biochemical studies and is used in the production of myo-inositol phosphates.
• Soil Amendment: Applied in organic farming and soil treatment to solubilize organic phosphorus, making it available for plant uptake.
• Pharmaceutical Precursors: Potential use in the synthesis of specific inositol phosphate derivatives for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phytase
CAS No.	37288-11-2
Molecular Formula	N/A (Enzyme)
Molecular Weight	Varies by source and preparation
Synonyms	myo-Inositol-hexaphosphate phosphohydrolase; 3-Phytase; 6-Phytase; Phytic Acid Phosphatase; Phytate Phosphatase; Feed Phytase; Microbial Phytase; Fungal Phytase; Natuphos® (Trade Name)
EINECS	253-433-4

Quality Control

Our phytase is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. Each batch is characterized for key enzymatic activity and purity parameters to ensure consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing activity (FTU/g or U/g), protein content, and microbial limits are provided and available upon request. Production can adhere to relevant Feed Grade and Food Grade standards as required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures recommended for the specific formulation (typically 2-8°C for liquid forms, below 25°C for solid forms). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); protect from humidity to maintain stability and activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light brown to tan powder or liquid
Activity	5,000 - 100,000 FTU/g (or as specified)
pH Optimum	2.5 - 5.5 (varies by source)
Temperature Optimum	45 - 60 °C
Protein Content	≥ 80% (by weight, for purified grades)
Loss on Drying	≤ 8.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 10⁵ CFU/g
Identification (Activity)	Conforms

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.