The Xylanase (Xylazyme AX) test kit is used for the measurement and analysis of endo-1,4-β-D-xylanase in enzyme preparations, bread improver mixtures and animal feeds. Contains Xylazyme AX Tablets and xylanase enzyme controls (A. niger and Trichoderma longibrachiatum).
Colourimetric method for the determination of Xylanase in feed,
foodstuffs and other materials
Principle:
(β-xylanase)
(1) Xylazyme AX (water insoluble) + H2O → water soluble dyed xylan fragments
Kit size: 200 assays
Method: Based on use of Xylazyme AX tablets (590 nm)
Total assay time: ~ 45 min
Detection limit: 0.02 U/mL of assay solution
Application examples:
Animal feeds, enzyme preparations, bread improver mixtures and
other materials
Method recognition:
Used widely in the feed industry
Advantages
- Very cost effective
- All reagents stable for > 2 years during use
- Only test kit available
- Simple format
- Standard included
