Abstract:
PROCESS OF MICROBIC BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR COMPLETELY DEGRADING GLUTEN IN FLOURS The present invention concerns the use of lactic acid bacteria selected and fungal enzymes for the gluten complete degradation from both bread and durum wheat, barley, rye and oat flour. In particular, the invention concerns the use of lactic acid bacteria selected and fungal enzymes for the gluten complete degradation (residual gluten concentration lower than 20 ppm) of cereal flours, which after detoxification can be used according to a standardized biotechnological protocol for the production of various gluten- free foods.
Abstract:
A novel proline iminopeptidase which is a metal dependent serine peptidase, which is obtainable from Propionibacterium shermanii ATCC 9617 and which has a calculated molecular mass of 45 kDa. The proline iminopeptidase has an amino acid sequence according to the unique sequence of Figure 3. Genetic variants having a homology exceeding 60 % and having the same functionality are comprised by the invention. The proline iminopeptidase can be prepared in large quantities with the use of a genetically modified microorganism. It is used for modifying the flavour of food products, and in particular for rendering the product less bitter.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns the use of lactic acid bacteria selected and fungal enzymes for the gluten complete degradation from both bread and durum wheat, barley, rye and oat flour. In particular, the invention concerns the use of lactic acid bacteria selected and fungal enzymes for the gluten complete degradation (residual gluten concentration lower than 20 ppm) of cereal flours, which after detoxification can be used according to a standardized biotechnological protocol for the production of various gluten- free foods.