Encapsulation of tannase for the hydrolysis of tea tannins

Enzyme and Microbial Technology
D K. Boadi, R J Neufeld

Abstract

Tannase was encapsulated in alginate, chitosan, carrageenan or pectin gel matrices, and in the case of alginate, coated with high or low molecular weight chitosan to reduce enzyme release. Cross-linking with glutaraldehyde also improved enzyme retention. Active enzyme preparations were obtained, although carrageenan gels were unstable in tea. Tannase activity was evaluated by reduction in centrifugable (flocculated) tea solids, and a reduction in tea cream measured turbidimetrically after removal of flocculated solids. Tannin interactions with the polysaccharide gels increased the level of centrifugable solids (flocculent) in the tea. An optimum bead formulation consisted of an alginate core, coated with chitosan and cross-linked with glutaraldehyde. Both core and coating materials contained active enzyme. Beads were prepared in a single step procedure involving extrusion of alginate/tannase solution into a hardening bath containing tannase-loaded, chitosan solution. Tannase retained hydrolytic activity through three successive batch cycles, for a total period of 39h processing, and tea cream was visibly removed by treatment with the immobilized tannase. Activity remained stable during 1-month bead storage under refrigeration.

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