Glucoamylase Enzyme (Amyloglucosidase) · Starch-to-Glucose Saccharification for Food & Fermentation

How glucoamylase works

• Primary activity: converts dextrins and oligosaccharides into glucose by cleaving glycosidic bonds from the chain ends.
• Saccharification: increases glucose concentration and raises DE value in syrup processes.
• Fermentation benefit: provides more fermentable sugars for yeast, supporting higher ethanol yield and faster, cleaner fermentation (process dependent).
• Synergy: commonly paired with alpha-amylase for liquefaction and may be combined with pullulanase to improve conversion of branched dextrins.

Key characteristics

• Type: saccharifying enzyme (amyloglucosidase / glucoamylase) produced by controlled fermentation.
• Form: available as liquid or powder depending on grade and application.
• Activity: standardized in supplier-defined units for accurate dosing and consistent performance.
• Process conditions: optimum pH/temperature ranges vary by grade; select accordingly for your production profile.
• Regulatory/labeling: enzyme rules differ by market; many regions treat enzymes as processing aids with specific declaration practices.

Atlas supports customers in selecting the right activity profile for syrup lines, breweries/distilleries, and fermentation facilities.

Indicative specification points

Specifications depend on activity standardization, formulation and target application. Typical parameters include:

• Activity: declared in agreed units (supplier standard) with batch-to-batch consistency.
• Appearance:
  • Liquid: brown to amber solution with characteristic odor (grade dependent),
  • Powder: free-flowing powder/granulate, off-white to light brown (grade dependent).
• pH: controlled (for liquid grades) to maintain stability and performance.
• Density (liquid) / moisture (powder): controlled for storage stability and handling.
• Microbiological criteria: controlled per food ingredient standards.
• Contaminants: heavy metals and relevant impurities limited according to applicable standards.
• Carrier system (powder grades): food-grade carriers may be used and declared in documentation (application/region dependent).

Each batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and technical data sheet. Additional documentation (GMO status, allergen statements, origin, Halal/Kosher certificates where available, processing-aid status and regulatory files) can be provided depending on destination market requirements.

Glucose syrup & starch saccharification

• Saccharification step after liquefaction to produce high-DE glucose syrups.
• Supports consistent glucose yield with optimized residence time and conditions.
• Often used with pullulanase to improve conversion of branched dextrins for higher yield and efficiency.

Brewing & distilling

• Enhances fermentable sugar availability in grain-based mashes and adjunct-heavy brews (process dependent).
• Supports efficient alcohol yield and consistent attenuation profiles in distilling applications.
• Useful in high-gravity brewing and ethanol production concepts where starch conversion efficiency matters.

Industrial fermentation (bioethanol & bio-based processes)

• Maximizes glucose release from starch-based feedstocks to support high ethanol yield.
• Can support faster, more complete fermentation when correctly matched to process conditions.

Baking & food processing (selected)

• Used in some baking enzyme systems to provide controlled sugar release and process consistency (application dependent).
• May support browning and crust development where sugar availability is limited (validate in trials).

Formulation & process guidance

• Process design matters: glucoamylase is typically used after liquefaction (alpha-amylase) for best performance.
• Confirm optimum pH and temperature for your selected grade; maintain control to protect activity.
• In fermentation, consider overall enzyme program (alpha-amylase, glucoamylase, debranching enzymes) and substrate characteristics.
• Validate with:
  • DE/glucose yield,
  • Fermentation kinetics and final alcohol yield (where relevant),
  • Process stability and by-product profile.
• Regulatory: confirm enzyme status and labeling/processing-aid requirements for each destination market and product category.

Quality & documentation

• Supplied as glucoamylase enzyme with standardized activity and agreed specification for intended application.
• Each batch is delivered with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and technical data sheet.
• Documentation package can include GMO status, allergen declarations (carrier-dependent), origin, Halal/Kosher certificates where available, and processing-aid/regulatory statements.
• Manufacturing sites typically operate under recognised quality and food safety systems such as HACCP and FSSC/ISO 22000; further certifications may be available on request.
• Customers remain responsible for compliance with local regulations and labeling rules in destination markets.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Standard packaging:
  • Liquid: jerrycans, drums or IBCs (depending on concentration and supply chain),
  • Powder: bags or cartons with inner liners.
• Store in a cool, dry place; protect from heat and direct sunlight. For liquid enzymes, avoid freezing unless permitted by the supplier.
• Use appropriate PPE and dust control when handling enzyme powders; follow safety guidance in SDS.
• Shelf life is defined on the product specification and COA; maintain temperature control to preserve activity.
• Shipments can be arranged under FOB, CFR, CIF or other agreed Incoterms, with export and quality documentation coordinated from Ankara.

To receive a tailored offer, please share your intended application (glucose syrup, brewing/distilling, fermentation, baking enzyme system), substrate/feedstock, process parameters (pH/temperature/time), target DE/glucose yield or fermentation goals, annual volume, preferred packaging and documentation/certification requirements (Halal, Kosher, non-GMO, etc.) and destination markets. Our team will recommend suitable glucoamylase grades and support your enzyme program.