Abstract:
Cells of microorganisms containing intracellular glucose isomerase are treated with a sufficient amount of a saltcontaining solution under conditions whereby the glucose isomerase is fixed or stabilized within or on the cells and the cells are contacted with a glucose containing solution to convert a portion of the glucose to fructose.
Abstract:
THE DISCLOSURE IS DIRECTED TO A METHOD OF TREATING ENZYME PREPARATIONS CONTAINING GLUCOAMYLASE AND TRANSGLUCOSIDASE TO SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE TRANSGLUCOSIDASE PRESENT THEREIN WITH SILVER OR MERCURIC IONS. THE TREATED ENZYME PREPARATIONS MAY BE USED TO CONVERT STARCH TO DEXTROSE.