Papain 6000 usp/mg (9001-73-4), for the FOOD AND NUTRA. Product analyzed in our laboratory in Spain. Available from 1 kg in powder format.
Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-168
Date: 01/12/2025
PAPAIN 6000 USP/mg
CAS Nº
9001-73-4
EC/EINECS Nº
232-627-2
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| DESCRIPTION | Food grade enzyme preparation with standardized activity of the plant proteolytic enzyme papain from the edible fruit of Carica Papaya. PAPAIN 6.000 hydrolyzes high molecular weight proteins from a broad spectrum of products containing protein substances. The product is produced from a latex, which is obtained after making a cut in the green fruit of the papaya. |
| INCI NAME | Papain |
| OBTAINING METHOD | Extraction |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Carica papaya L. |
| PART PLANT USED | Fruit |
| EXTRACTION SOLVENT | Water |
| CARRIER | Maltodextrin |
| PRESERVATIVES | Absence |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Africa |
| RATIO | aprox./ approx. 100:5 |
| APPEARANCE | White-yellow powder* |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| BULK DENSITY | 0.5 – 0.6 g/ml | Internal Method |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤8% | Internal Method |
| pH (sol. 0.5%)** | 5.0 – 7.0 | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | > 250 μm: maximum 10% (coarse material) between 40 and 250 μm: at least 40% (intermediate fraction) < 40 μm: maximum 50% (fine material) | Internal Method |
| RESIDUAL SOLVENTS | Complies | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Very soluble in water | Internal Method |
| ACTIVITY | > 6.000 USP/mg (100 TU) | Internal Method |
| ** EFFECT OF pH and temperature on papain activity 6000 pH optimum range is between 4.5 and 7.0, but has efficacy from 4.0 to 8.5. Temperature. The optimum operating temperature is between 45ºC and 65ºC and it can act from 0ºC to 70ºC. |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| TOTAL HEAVY METALS | <30 ppm | Internal Method |
| ARSENIC | <3 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | <3 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM | <0.2 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | <0.1 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | <10 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | <100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| ENTEROBACTEIACEAES | <10 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| COLIFORMS | <30 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS | Not detected/25 g | Internal Method |
| ESCHERICHIA COLI | Not detected /25 g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA SPP | Not detected/25 g | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Food conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 178/2002 and food higiene Reg. (UE) No 852/2004.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product is suitable for Kosher diet.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
CONTAINS Allergens Product: Contains Sulphur dioxide and sulphite at concentration >10ppm.(≤1000 ppm. expressed as SO2)
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. No 2023/915.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 2020/2040.
STORAGE: In a cool and dry place, peferably cold (<10ºC).
Best before: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, FCC and JECFA.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product is suitable for Kosher diet.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
CONTAINS Allergens Product: Contains Sulphur dioxide and sulphite at concentration >10ppm.(≤1000 ppm. expressed as SO2)
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. No 2023/915.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 2020/2040.
STORAGE: In a cool and dry place, peferably cold (<10ºC).
Best before: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, FCC and JECFA.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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