Phytase CAS 37288-11-2

Phytase, also known as inositol hexaphosphatase, is a specific enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of phytic acid (salt) into inositol and inorganic phosphorus, belonging to the class of phosphate monoester hydrolases. This enzyme is mainly used in the feed industry and can be added to animal feed to decompose phytic acid phosphorus in plant-based feed such as grains and beans. It converts phytic acid phosphorus that is difficult for monogastric animals to use into usable phosphorus, thereby improving phosphorus utilization efficiency (up to 60%), reducing the pollution of phosphorus emissions in feces to the environment (reducing 40-60%), and relieving the anti nutritional effects of phytic acid on minerals and proteins. Phytase is widely present in plants and microorganisms, mainly produced through microbial fermentation (such as Aspergillus niger) in industry, and has also been approved for use in the food processing industry.