Enzymes Immobilization Technology and its Application Progress in Food Industry
Enzymes are efficient macromolecular biocatalysts,which are widely used in food industry.However,free enzymes had disadvantages,such as poor activity and stability,as well as limited reusability.Therefore,enzymes are commonly immobi-lized on inert or insoluble carriers to improve their stability and reusability,that is,enzymes immobilization.In order to improve the biocatalytic efficiency of immobilized enzymes,various carriers have been studied and developed.Suitable carrier materials and immobilization methods are crucial to optimize the performance of immobilized enzymes.Carrier materials were typically con-sidered biocompatibility,chemical and thermal stability,insolubility under reaction conditions,ease of regeneration and reuse,as well as cost.The application of enzyme immobilization technology in food industry could not only improve the stability and re-use of enzymes,but also improve food quality and reduce processing costs.In this paper,common immobilized enzyme carriers and their application in food industry were summarized,providing references for the application of immobilized enzyme technolo-gy in food industry.
bio-catalysisenzyme immobilizationcarrier materialsfood industry