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One U is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of xylose from birchwood xylan per minute at pH 5,3 and 50 °C.’

No (or EC No)AdditiveChemical formula, descriptionSpecies or category of animalMaximum ageMinimum contentMaximum contentOther provisionsEnd of period of authorisation
Units of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff
‘Enzymes
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Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase

EC 3.2.1.8.

Preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Aspergillus niger (CBS 520.94) having a minimum activity of:

  • Solid form: 600 U/gf1

  • Liquid form: 300 U/ml

Turkeys for fattening—300 U—

1.

In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life, and stability to pelleting

2.

Recommended dose per kg of complete feedingstuff:

  • 300 — 1 200 U

3.

For use in compound feed rich in non-starch polysaccharides, (mainly arabinoxylans) e.g. containing more than 40 % wheat.

24.10.2007

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One U is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of xylose from birchwood xylan per minute at pH 5,3 and 50 °C.’