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Activity, Measurement and Potency
We listen to our customers and always want to help, so we have created an enzyme tool for you on our website so you can find the right kind of enzyme and potency for your project. Whether it’s for a gut health supplement, to increase muscle mass, heart health or a combination we have the technical know how and tools to point you in the right direction.
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So if you want a quick comprehensive guide to enzymes, find our which one suits you and your customers, learn a bit more about them and maybe discover a few lesser known ones, then head over to our blog page.
- Which enzyme is suitable for gut, muscle and heart applications
- What it the optimum temperature
- Which unit is used
- Which potency is ideal for your project
Below is a summary, for a more detailed view of the different units used globally please see our Enzyme table.
Please contact our friendly and knowledgeable technical sales colleagues to help guide you to the best solutions for your formulations.
Item Code |
Name |
Applications |
Optimum Temperature °C |
Optimum pH |
Common Units |
| NIGEENZ000090 | Amylase 2500 SKB/g (Fungal) | Hydrolyses carbohydrates (starch) into simple sugars, improving absorption and energy uptake. Applications in digestive health and weight management. | 40 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | DU / SKB |
| NIGEENZ000095 | Amylase 5000 SKB/g (Fungal) | Hydrolyses carbohydrates (starch) into simple sugars, improving absorption and energy uptake. Applications in digestive health and weight management. | 40 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | DU / SKB |
| NIGEENZ000101 | Amylase 50000 SKB/g (Fungal) | Hydrolyses carbohydrates (starch) into simple sugars, improving absorption and energy uptake. Applications in digestive health and weight management. | 40 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | DU / SKB |
| NIGEENZ000111 | Amylase 100000 SKB/g (Fungal) | Hydrolyses carbohydrates (starch) into simple sugars, improving absorption and energy uptake. Applications in digestive health and weight management. | 40 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | DU / SKB |
| NIGEENZ000191 | Bromelain 80 GDU/g 10:1 (Pineapple) (Ananas comosus) | Derived from pineapple stem, a broad specificity protease which hydrolyses protein to amino acids. Applications in meat tenderising and reducing inflammation. | 40 – 60 | 5.0 – 8.0 | GDU / PU / MCU |
| NIGEENZ000201 | Bromelain 1200 GDU/g (Pineapple) (Ananas comosus) | Derived from pineapple stem, a broad specificity protease which hydrolyses protein to amino acids. Applications in meat tenderising and reducing inflammation. | 40 – 60 | 5.0 – 8.0 | GDU / PU / MCU |
| NIGEENZ000202 | Bromelain 2400 GDU/g (Pineapple) (Ananas comosus) | Derived from pineapple stem, a broad specificity protease which hydrolyses protein to amino acids. Applications in meat tenderising and reducing inflammation. | 40 – 60 | 5.0 – 8.0 | GDU / PU / MCU |
| NIGEENZ000203 | Bromelain 5000 GDU/g (Pineapple) (Ananas comosus) | Derived from pineapple stem, a broad specificity protease which hydrolyses protein to amino acids. Applications in meat tenderising and reducing inflammation. | 40 – 60 | 5.0 – 8.0 | GDU / PU / MCU |
| NIGEENZ000204 | Bromelain 2000 GDU/g (Pineapple) (Ananas comosus) | Derived from pineapple stem, a broad specificity protease which hydrolyses protein to amino acids. Applications in meat tenderising and reducing inflammation. | 40 – 60 | 5.0 – 8.0 | GDU / PU / MCU |
| NIGEENZ000206 | Bromelain 2500 GDU/g (Pineapple) (Ananas comosus) | Derived from pineapple stem, a broad specificity protease which hydrolyses protein to amino acids. Applications in meat tenderising and reducing inflammation. | 40 – 60 | 5.0 – 8.0 | GDU / PU / MCU |
| NIGEENZ000208 | Catalase 600 Baker/g | Hydrolyses harmful hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water. Applications in inflammation, anti-ageing, weight management and fat reduction. | 20 – 50 | 5.0 – 8.0 | Baker |
| NIGEENZ000209 | Catalase 25000 CU/g | Hydrolyses harmful hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water. Applications in inflammation, anti-ageing, weight management and fat reduction. | 20 – 50 | 5.0 – 8.0 | CU |
| NIGEENZ000210 | Cellulase (Trichoderma) 400 U/g | Hydrolyses cellulose carbohydrate into glucose. Applications in weight management and digestive health. | 40 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | U / CU |
| NIGEENZ000211 | Cellulase (Trichoderma) 4000 U/g | Hydrolyses cellulose carbohydrate into glucose. Applications in weight management and digestive health. | 40 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | U / CU |
| NIGEENZ000213 | Cellulase (Trichoderma) 35000 U/g | Hydrolyses cellulose carbohydrate into glucose. Applications in weight management and digestive health. | 40 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | U / CU |
| NIGEENZ000214 | Chitinase 1000 U/g | Hydrolyses Chitin found in yeast, fungi and algae. Applications in gut health and immune system regulation. | 45 – 55 | 4.0 – 6.0 | U / CU |
| NIGEENZ000215 | Hemicellulase 50000 CU/g | Hydrolyses hemicellulose – a cellullose component in cell walls of plants, facilitating the digetsion of fruits and vegetables. Applications in digestive and gut health. | 40 – 70 | 4.0 – 6.0 | HCU / XU |
| NIGEENZ000218 | Chitinase 200 U/g ¤ | Hydrolyses Chitin found in yeast, fungi and algae. Applications in gut health and immune system regulation. | 45 – 55 | 4.0 – 6.0 | U / CU |
| NIGEENZ000221 | Chymotrypsin 75USP/mg ¤ | Hydrolyses protein into amino acids in the small intestine. Applications in inflammation and immune system health. | 35 – 55 | 7.5 – 9.5 | USP |
| NIGEENZ000251 | Collagenase 250000U/g | Endopeptidase that hydrolyses collagen. Applications in the breakdown of collagen in damaged tissue, connective tissue repair and joint and bone health. | 30 – 40 | 6.0 – 8.5 | |
| NIGEENZ000261 | Endopeptidase 10,000 HUT/g | Breaks down protein into amino acids from the middle of the protein chain. Applications in digestive health. | 20 – 40 | 7.0 – 8.0 | HUT |
| NIGEENZ000265 | Exopeptidase 15,000 U/g | Breaks down protein into amino acids from the end of the protein chain. Applications in digestive health. | 20 – 40 | 7.0 – 8.0 | |
| NIGEENZ000271 | Ficin (Vegetable Protease) (Ficus insipida) 250 BAPA/g (Allergen – Sulphites) | Ficin is an enzyme from the Ficus insipida tree trunk. Hydrolyses protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health and immune health. | 60 – 80 | 5.0 – 5.5 | HUT / PC |
| NIGEENZ000301 | Glucoamylase 100000 U/g | Hydrolyses partially digested starch/dextrin to glucose. Applications in digestive health and energy. | 50 – 60 | 3.0 – 4.0 | AGU |
| NIGEENZ000305 | Invertase 1000 SU/g | Catalyses the breakdown of sucrose into glucose and fructose. Applications in digestive health and energy. | 20 – 65 | 3.0 – 5.0 | SU |
| NIGEENZ000311 | Maltase 500 DP/g | Hydrolyses maltose into glucose simple sugar. Applications in digestive health and energy. | 20 – 50 | 4.0 – 8.0 | DP |
| NIGEENZ000321 | Maltase 12 DP/g | Hydrolyses maltose into glucose simple sugar. Applications in digestive health and energy. | 20 – 50 | 4.0 – 8.0 | DP |
| NIGEENZ000385 | Lactase 300 ALU/g | Hydrolyses lactose into glucose and galactose. Applications in digestive health and products suitable for lactose intolerant individuals. | 35 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | ALU |
| NIGEENZ000401 | Lactase 3000 ALU/g | Hydrolyses lactose into glucose and galactose. Applications in digestive health and products suitable for lactose intolerant individuals. | 35 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | ALU |
| NIGEENZ000402 | Lactase 3500 ALU/g | Hydrolyses lactose into glucose and galactose. Applications in digestive health and products suitable for lactose intolerant individuals. | 35 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | ALU |
| NIGEENZ000501 | Lactase 50000 ALU/g | Hydrolyses lactose into glucose and galactose. Applications in digestive health and products suitable for lactose intolerant individuals. | 35 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | ALU |
| NIGEENZ000505 | Lactase 65000 ALU/g (Fungal) | Hydrolyses lactose into glucose and galactose. Applications in digestive health and products suitable for lactose intolerant individuals. | 35 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | ALU |
| NIGEENZ000511 | Lactase 100000 ALU/g (Fungal) | Hydrolyses lactose into glucose and galactose. Applications in digestive health and products suitable for lactose intolerant individuals. | 35 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | ALU |
| NIGEENZ000550 | Lactoperoxidase 1000U/mg (Allergen – Milk) ¤ | A peroxidase enzyme with anti-bacterial effects. Applications in mouth hygiene, immune health and digestive health. | 40 – 60 | 3.0 – 6.0 | |
| NIGEENZ000585 | Lipase 60 U/g (Fungal) | Hydrolyses lipids (fats) to fatty acids and glycerol. Applications in digestive health and weight management | 30 – 50 | 4.0 – 7.0 | |
| NIGEENZ000590 | Lipase 1000 U/g (Fungal) | Hydrolyses lipids (fats) to fatty acids and glycerol. Applications in digestive health and weight management | 30 – 50 | 4.0 – 7.0 | LU / FIP |
| NIGEENZ000600 | Lipase 4000 FIP/g | Hydrolyses lipids (fats) to fatty acids and glycerol. Applications in digestive health and weight management | 30 – 50 | 4.0 – 7.0 | LU / FIP |
| NIGEENZ000601 | Lipase 5000 U/g | Hydrolyses lipids (fats) to fatty acids and glycerol. Applications in digestive health and weight management | 30 – 50 | 4.0 – 7.0 | LU / FIP |
| NIGEENZ000605 | Lipase 10000 U/g (Fungal) | Hydrolyses lipids (fats) to fatty acids and glycerol. Applications in digestive health and weight management | 30 – 50 | 4.0 – 7.0 | LU / FIP |
| NIGEENZ000608 | Lipase 50000 U/g (Fungal) | Hydrolyses lipids (fats) to fatty acids and glycerol. Applications in digestive health and weight management | 30 – 50 | 4.0 – 7.0 | LU / FIP |
| NIGEENZ000610 | Nattokinase 2000 FU/g | A serine protease that hydrolyses protein to amino acids. Produced from “Natto” a fermented soy product in Japan. Applications in heart and circulatory health. | 30 – 50 | 6.0 – 9.0 | FU |
| NIGEENZ000620 | Nattokinase 10000 FU/g | A serine protease that hydrolyses protein to amino acids. Produced from “Natto” a fermented soy product in Japan. Applications in heart and circulatory health. | 30 – 50 | 6.0 – 9.0 | FU |
| NIGEENZ000801 | Pancreatin 4XNF (Fungal) | Naturally contains lipase, protease and amylase enzymes to digest lipids, proteins and starch. Applications in digestive health and improving the absorption of fat soluble vitamins. | 30 – 55 | 7.0 – 9.0 | XNF |
| NIGEENZ000811 | Pancreatin 4XNF (Porcine) ¤ | Naturally contains lipase, protease and amylase enzymes to digest lipids, proteins and starch. Applications in digestive health and improving the absorption of fat soluble vitamins. | 30 – 55 | 7.0 – 9.0 | XNF |
| NIGEENZ000901 | Papain 2000 USP-U/mg (Papaya) (Carica papaya) | Broad specificity protease that hydrolyses protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health and sports nutrition. | 65 – 80 | 5.0 – 7.0 | PU |
| NIGEENZ000911 | Papain 6000 USP-U/mg (Papaya) (Carica papaya) | Broad specificity protease that hydrolyses protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health and sports nutrition. | 65 – 80 | 5.0 – 7.0 | PU |
| NIGEENZ000915 | Papain 30000 USP-U/mg (Papaya) (Carica papaya) | Broad specificity protease that hydrolyses protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health and sports nutrition. | 65 – 80 | 5.0 – 7.0 | PU |
| NIGEENZ000921 | Pectinase 300 Endo-PG/g | Pectinase hydrolyses pectin. Used to improve the digestion of plant based foods. Applications in digestive health. | 40 – 55 | 4.0 – 6.0 | Endo-PG |
| NIGEENZ000925 | Pectinase 30000 U/g | Pectinase hydrolyses pectin. Used to improve the digestion of plant based foods. Applications in digestive health. | 40 – 55 | 40 – 55 | Endo-PG |
| NIGEENZ001101 | Pepsin 300NF (1:300) ¤ (Milk) | Hydrolyses protein into it’s amino acid constituents. Applications in digestive health and sports nutrition, inceasing muscle mass. | 40 – 65 | 2.0 – 4.0 | Pepsin Units |
| NIGEENZ001102 | Pepsin 3000NF (1:3000) ¤ (Milk) | Hydrolyses protein into it’s amino acid constituents. Applications in digestive health and sports nutrition, inceasing muscle mass. | 40 – 65 | 2.0 – 4.0 | Pepsin Units |
| NIGEENZ001105 | Pepsin 2500NF (1:2500) ¤ (Milk) | Hydrolyses protein into it’s amino acid constituents. Applications in digestive health and sports nutrition, inceasing muscle mass. | 40 – 65 | 2.0 – 4.0 | Pepsin Units |
| NIGEENZ001111 | Pepsin 2000NF (1:2000) ¤ (Milk) | Hydrolyses protein into it’s amino acid constituents. Applications in digestive health and sports nutrition, inceasing muscle mass. | 40 – 65 | 2.0 – 4.0 | Pepsin Units |
| NIGEENZ001121 | Pepsin 10000NF (1:10000) ¤ (Milk) | Hydrolyses protein into it’s amino acid constituents. Applications in digestive health and sports nutrition, inceasing muscle mass. | 40 – 65 | 2.0 – 4.0 | Pepsin Units |
| NIGEENZ001201 | Phytase 3000 U/g | Hydrolyses phytate to release phosphate, reducing the anti-nutritional effect of phytate. Allows the body to better absorb amino acids, phoshorous, calcium and energy from food. | 45 – 60 | 4.0 – 6.0 | FTU |
| NIGEENZ001291 | Protease 3 – 300000 HUT/g | A non-specific protein hydrolysing enzyme that breaks protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health, energy and inflammation. | 30 – 60 | 3.0 | SAPU / HUT |
| NIGEENZ001301 | Protease 3 – 30000 HUT/g | A non-specific protein hydrolysing enzyme that breaks protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health, energy and inflammation. | 30 – 60 | 3.0 | SAPU / HUT |
| NIGEENZ001401 | Protease 4.5 – 50000 HUT/g | A non-specific protein hydrolysing enzyme that breaks protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health, energy and inflammation. | 30 – 60 | 4.5 | SAPU / HUT |
| NIGEENZ001490 | Protease 200000 HUT/g (Fungal) | A non-specific protein hydrolysing enzyme that breaks protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health, energy and inflammation. | 30 – 60 | 6.0 – 8.0 | SAPU / HUT |
| NIGEENZ001501 | Protease 10000 HUT/g | A non-specific protein hydrolysing enzyme that breaks protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health, energy and inflammation. | 30 – 60 | 6.0 – 8.0 | SAPU / HUT |
| NIGEENZ001511 | Protease 5000 HUT/g | A non-specific protein hydrolysing enzyme that breaks protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health, energy and inflammation. | 30 – 60 | 6.0 – 8.0 | SAPU / HUT |
| NIGEENZ001515 | Protease 12500 HUT/g | A non-specific protein hydrolysing enzyme that breaks protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health, energy and inflammation. | 30 – 60 | 6.0 – 8.0 | SAPU / HUT |
| NIGEENZ001521 | Protease (Acid) 500 SAPU/g | A non-specific protein hydrolysing enzyme that breaks protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health, energy and inflammation. | 30 – 60 | 2.0 – 3.0 | SAPU / HUT |
| NIGEENZ001601 | Serrapeptase (Serratiopeptidase) Fermented 1600 U/mg – Export | A proteolytic enzyme that hydrolyses proteins into amino acids. Applications in circulatory and respiratory health, inflammation, scarring, improving cold symptoms. | 50 – 60 | 8.0 – 10 | SPU |
| NIGEENZ001603 | Serrapeptase (Serratiopeptidase) Fermented 2000 U/mg – Export | A proteolytic enzyme that hydrolyses proteins into amino acids. Applications in circulatory and respiratory health, inflammation, scarring, improving cold symptoms. | 50 – 60 | 8.0 – 10 | SPU |
| NIGEENZ001605 | Serrapeptase (Serratiopeptidase) Fermented 2200 U/mg – Export | A proteolytic enzyme that hydrolyses proteins into amino acids. Applications in circulatory and respiratory health, inflammation, scarring, improving cold symptoms. | 50 – 60 | 8.0 – 10 | SPU |
| NIGEENZ001607 | Serrapeptase (Serratiopeptidase) Fermented 2400 U/mg – Export | A proteolytic enzyme that hydrolyses proteins into amino acids. Applications in circulatory and respiratory health, inflammation, scarring, improving cold symptoms. | 50 – 60 | 8.0 – 10 | SPU |
| NIGEENZ001651 | Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Bovine 8000 U/g ¤ | Breaks down potentially harmful oxygen molecules in cells. Applications in injury recovery and immune health. | 30 – 45 | 7.0 – 9.0 | |
| NIGEENZ001655 | Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Bovine 50 U/g ¤ | Breaks down potentially harmful oxygen molecules in cells. Applications in injury recovery and immune health. | 30 – 45 | 7.0 – 9.0 | |
| NIGEENZ001701 | Sucrase 1000 SU/g | Catalyses the breakdown of sucrose into glucose and fructose. Applications in digestive health and energy. | 20 – 65 | 3.0 – 5.0 | |
| NIGEENZ001705 | Sucrase 0.15SU/g | Catalyses the breakdown of sucrose into glucose and fructose. Applications in digestive health and energy. | 20 – 65 | 3.0 – 5.0 | |
| NIGEENZ001711 | Invertase Sucrase 10000 SU/g | Catalyses the breakdown of sucrose into glucose and fructose. Applications in digestive health and energy. | 20 – 65 | 3.0 – 5.0 | SU |
| NIGEENZ001751 | Trypsin 250USP/mg ¤ | Proteolytic enzyme that hydrolyses protein into amino acids. Applications in digestive health, muscle repair and injury recovery. | 35 – 60 | 7.0 – 9.0 | USP |
| NIGEENZ003001 | Ox Bile Powder CP2010 ¤ | Applications in digestive health and weight management | 20 – 65 | 6.0 – 7.0 |