ProtiBond TG Binds Better

We compared Protibond TG^® EB3 from Enzyme Solutions^®, with two other meat binders on the Australian market. Results showed that it gave better binding at a lower dose. In fact around 25% less needed to be added to get the same binding strength. Sprinkling lightly gave the same result. 

ProtiBond TG^® is a high quality product, manufactured in Australia, to Halal standards and is vacuum packed to maintain shelf life and available in easy to use resealable stand-up packs. 

Geoff's Column                       

All the employees at Enzyme Solutions would like to wish our customers a very happy Christmas period and especially say thank you for your support again in 2011. 

The year has been full of events and opportunities for Enzyme Solutions. We have seen the addition of Akshat to our technical team, the introduction of new products and we have seen the conclusion of the DuPont-Danisco acquisition which will add strength to our activities in 2012. We commissioned our new enzyme blending facility and technical support rooms. 

In the world of enzymes, sustainability has been a key driver for our customers whether they are making Fuel Ethanol or Detergents. The challenge is there to reduce energy costs, produce more with less inputs and deliver better products for lower costs. Fortunately, enzymes can play an integral role in achieving these objectives. 

2011 has been a year of climatic upheaval and this has impacted on many agricultural sectors. Papain enzyme which is extracted from the papaya latex, has been in short supply and as a result, Papain prices have risen significantly this year. We have been able to secure supply against the trend and believe that the supply situation can return to normal sometime in 2012. Papain is used in pharmaceuticals, protein processing, brewing and feed applications. Bromelain extracted from pineapple, has not been affected by climate at all and is readily available. 

What’s new for 2012? In Australia, we will introduce Twin Power™ from Genencor for dish wash applications. This will be beneficial where low or non phosphate products are anticipated to be the trend. More later. 

Have a great Christmas and New Year!  

Geoff Bearzatto 

Olive Expo 2011 – Wangaratta

Once again we showed our commitment to the Australian Olive Industry by exhibiting at the annual Olive Expo, this year it was held in our backyard at Wangaratta. There was a great deal of interest in the benefits of Oleo Flo^® – our enzyme designed for Australian Olive Oil processors. In the pursuit of high quality, improved throughput and better yields, enzymes such as Oleo Flo^® provide cost effective solutions to processors. The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation “Evaluation of Processing Aids for Olive Oil Extraction and Quality Improvement ” publication released at the Expo, shows the benefits that enzymes bring to Olive Oil processing.

 Institute of Brewing & Distilling 2012 Conference – Melbourne

Along with our supply partner – Danisco, we will be exhibiting in the trade show at the 2012 IBD Conference in Melbourne.

Come along on the 25th-29th March, to Booth # 26 to see us and discuss how Danisco’s brewing enzymes can improve your processes and Enzyme Solution’s fermentation nutrients can keep your yeast healthy throughout fermentation. 

Honours for Rob Lee

Over the last year, our Beverage and Fermentation expert, Rob Lee has been back at the books, having returned to Charles Sturt University to complete his Honours year (after a very long break!) with a research project which investigated heat effects on white wine. This was completed earlier this year with graduation due shortly.  At Enzyme Solutions^®, we are always striving to further our knowledge, with the aim of improving our service to our customers – continuing education and training of our staff ensures that we continue “Making the Difference”.   

The Future of Fossil Fuels

We can’t ignore the fact that the supply of fossil fuels has its limits. With the current growth in population, these finite resources will become more costly as our consumption rates outpace the supply. Global warming and global security are real concerns.

Today’s energy consumption is made up of 60% petroleum and natural gas. By 2050 oil production is projected to be less than 20% of current rates, and natural gas production less than 25%.

Still, we need energy sources to fuel our automobiles and stay mobile. The challenge is to develop renewable, economically viable solutions to curb our dependence on fossil fuels.

The solution? Advanced, and more sustainable biofuel technologies. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2) Regulatory Impact Analysis of February 2010, first generation corn-to-ethanol plants has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 52% over petroleum-based fuels. Second-generation ethanol made from cellulosic feedstocks (e.g., switchgrass), agricultural residues (e.g., corn stover), or wood forest residues has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 129%, compared to gasoline.

Genencor’s enzymes are a critical component for process efficiency and yield results in both cases, working continuously on improving the fuel ethanol industry’s productivity and efficacy.

For example, Genencor’s Accellerase^® enzyme platform is using non-food agricultural residue, such as wheat straw, wood chips and switchgrass, to help producers develop the route to cellulosic ethanol. Considered the next generation of biofuels, Accellerase® technology can help ethanol producers reduce carbon emissions by greater than 50 percent over previous processes, which makes it an important tool to break industry dependence on petroleum.