Application of phospholipases in the edible oil industry

Abstract

Microbial hydrolytic enzymes with phospholipase activites were found in Aspergillus strains, suitable for the hydrolysis of phospholipids in soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower oil during the enzymatic degumming of edible oils. The microbial enzyme is significantly different from pancreatic phospholipase. Calcium is not essential, but enhances the activity.