Simple and Specific Assay for Alpha-Amylase

Methods Type: 
Rapid Methods
Key data
Number: 
303
Analyte: 
Alpha-Amylase
Matrix: 
Cereal Grains and Derivatives and other materials containing this enzyme activity
Year of Approval: 
1998
Scope: 

The assay is recommended for cereal grains and products as well as all other materials containing this enzyme activity.

Definitions

alpha-Amylase is an indicator of weather damage in wheat and barley, and is a key quality parameter in malted grains.

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