FODZYME contains 4 ingredients: Fructan hydrolase, alpha-galactosidase, lactase and, dextrin.
FODZYME INGREDIENTS (and what they do):
Fructan hydrolase - Enzyme that breaks down fructan/inulin found in garlic, onions, wheat, etc.
Alpha-galactosidase - Enzyme that breaks down GOS, found in beans and legumes
Lactase - Enzyme that breaks down lactose found and dairy.
Dextrin - Stabilizes the enzymes
FODZYME is:
Monash low FODMAP certified
Vegan
Non-GMO
Gluten-free
Dairy-Free
Soy-Free
Egg free
Casen-free
Contains no artificial colors or flavors
Made in the USA, using global ingredients.
Why do we include dextrin?
Dextrin is an important ingredient to make sure FODZYME performs well in your favorite meals. Enzymes are very delicate proteins. They need to be immobilized/stabilized to make sure their activity is preserved. A common way of doing so is by binding the enzymes to a carrier substance, typically sugars [1]. For that purpose, we use dextrin. They help stabilize our enzyme blend and prolong enzymatic activity.
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[1] Sheldon RA, van Pelt S. Enzyme immobilization in biocatalysis: why, what and how. Chem Soc Rev. 2013;42(15):6223-6235. doi:10.1039/c3cs60075k