Lipoxygenase What is Lipoxygenase? Lipoxygenase, also known as linoleate: oxidoreductase, is an enzyme used in commercial food production. In bread making, it both bleaches flour and improves dough handling. Origin The enzyme is found in plant and animal tissues, but it is most abundant in beans, peas, and potatoes. [...]
Enzyme What is an Enzyme? An enzyme is a protein catalyst that makes chemical changes in biological systems. Various categories are used in baked goods, beverages, dairy, beer, glucose syrups, starch and other food products.1 In bakery systems, enzymes act as: Dough conditioners Fermentation enhancers Anti-staling agents This enables bakers to remove [...]
