These enzymes are used in laundry and dishwashing detergents. In the process of washing clothes, certain enzymes break down water-insoluble stains into watersoluble molecules that can be rinsed away by the wash water.
Technical enzymes
Technical enzymes are used, among other things, in the transformation of starch into diff erent kinds of sugars. This functionality is used in the starch and fuel industries. By 2010 we expect that our enzymes will make it possible to produce advanced biofuel from certain agricultural residues in large-scale production. Technical enzymes are also used for many other applications in, for example, the leather, textile, and forest product industries.
Food enzymes
Enzymes enhance quality or production efficiency in the production of food products such as bread, wine, juice, beer, noodles, alcohol, and pasta.
Feed enzymes
Adding enzymes to animal feed increases the nutritional value of the feed and improves phosphorus absorption in the animals. This leads to faster growth of the animals and improves the environment as
less phosphorus is released via manure.
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Microorganisms
Novozymes’ microorganisms are used in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, as well as in the cleaning of surfaces such as carpets, drain lines, and septic tanks. Novozymes’ microorganisms
also provide natural growth enhancement for plants and turf grass.
Biopharmaceutical ingredients
Biopharmaceutical ingredients are proteins and other biological substances used in the pharmaceutical industry. Our proteins replace proteins from humans and animals that have traditionally been used and have posed the risk of transferring disease. Our proteins do not pose this risk and offer further advantages such as cost savings, process performance, consistency, and compliance.