SUNSON · APPLICATION EXPERTISE
Asparaginase solutions for acrylamide reduction
Review an asparaginase treatment before high-temperature processing, then verify the outcome in the finished food.
Start with the process, not an assumed cause
THE PROBLEM
- The formulation and thermal process need to be assessed together.
- Treatment must fit the wet-processing stage and available contact time.
- Finished-product testing is needed to establish the actual response.
Record when the issue occurs and what has changed. Keep the baseline before modifying the treatment.
The enzyme approach
Asparaginase converts asparagine, a precursor involved in acrylamide formation, into aspartic acid. Suitable treatment can reduce precursor availability; measure the finished-product result. No reduction percentage is promised here.
- 01 Define the material and baseline
- 02 Match the enzyme and treatment stage
- 03 Measure the finished result
Design the evaluation
Acrylamide reduction — trial planning checkpoints
| Checkpoint | What to record or compare |
|---|---|
| Material | Record formulation and the material receiving treatment. |
| Treatment | Agree addition point, pH, temperature and contact time with the supplier. |
| Thermal process | Keep baking conditions comparable between control and trial. |
| Verification | Use a suitable laboratory method and assess sensory quality as well. |
Agree dosage, activity units and operating limits from the current product TDS. Compare against an untreated control and repeat the evaluation before scale-up.
Products for the technical review
Request the right enzyme preparation
A product-specific SKU and technical file are not yet confirmed for this route in this catalogue. Ask our team for a matched preparation and its current TDS.
Questions before proceeding
No. Enzyme treatment is a process option, not proof of the final acrylamide level. Confirm performance with testing under the intended production conditions.
Include the formulation, material specification, process conditions, current baseline and acceptance criteria. Add measurements and describe the sampling method.
Request guidance for the exact preparation and activity basis. Do not infer dosage from the enzyme family name or transfer it from another product.
Continue within baking
Turn a process question into a trial
Share your material, operating conditions and the result you need. We can review the enzyme preparation and documentation with you.