date:Mar 04, 2014
DSMs patent application for Maxilact lactase, which is free from arylsulfatase, has been granted in Europe. Maxilact is said to enable dairy producers to formulate lactose-free dairy products without any off-flavours.
The patent relates to a lactase enzyme, which is free from arylsulfatase. Arylsulfatase is an impurity found in lactase that converts components naturally present in milk to cause off-flavour in lactose-free dairy products, resulting in a limited shelf life. Adding arylsulfatase-f