Table 1.
Characteristics of enzymes used to hydrolyze Korean Red Ginseng
| Enzyme | Source | Optimal temperature (°C) | Optimal pH | Main activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spezyme prime | Aspergillus niger | 85–90 | 6.2–6.5 | α-Amylase |
| Optidex L-400 | Geobacillus stearothermophilus | 58–65 | 4.0–4.5 | Glucoamylase |
| Econase CE | Trichoderma sp. | 55 | 4.0–5.5 | Cellulase |
| Rapidase | Aspergillus niger and Trichoderma longibrachiatum | 10–55 | 4.0–5.0 | pectinase, Hemicellulase, cellulase |
| Viscozyme | Aspergillus sp. | 40–50 | 3.3–5.5 | Arabinase, cellulase, β-Glucanase, hemicellulase, xylanase |
| Ultraflo L | Humicola insolens | 40 | 6.0 | β-Glucanase |
| Cytolase PCL5 | Aspergillus niger | 10–55 | 2.5–5.0 | Pectinase |