Table 1. Enzyme characteristics

Enzyme Source Optimum conditions Type

Temperature (°C) pH
Alcalase Bacillus sp. 50-60 8.0-9.0 Endo
Neutrase B. amyloliquefaciens 45 6.0-7.0 Endo
Protamex Bacillus sp. 35-60 5.5-7.5 Complex
Flavourzyme Aspergillus sp. 45-50 5.0-7.0 Complex
Collupulin Caruca papaya 50-70 5.0-7.5 Endo
Ficin Ficus carica 45-55 5.0-6.0 Endo