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	Bromelain

Bromelain
Synonym: Bromelains, Bromelainum, Bromelin, Plant Protease Concentrate.
CAS No.: 9001-00-7

Specification:

Item Specification
Appearance Milky yellow powder
Odor Characteristic odor of pineapple
Activity of enzyme 1,600 GDU/g Min.
Ash 4% Max.
Moisture 8% Max.
Lead (as Pb) 2.0 mg/kg Max.
Arsenic (as As) 2.0 mg/kg Max.
Total bacteria count 5000 cfu/g Max.
Coliform group 30 cfu/100g Max.
Pathogen None

Description:
Bromelain is the name of a group of powerful protein-digesting, or proteolytic, enzymes that are found in the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus). Discovered in 1957, and widely studied since then, bromelain is particularly useful for reducing muscle and tissue inflammation and as a digestive aid.
Bromelain is a safe and nutritional alternative for maintaining healthy joints. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Units:
One GDU (Gelatin Disolving Units) is equivalent to 1.5 MCU (Milk Clotting Units)

Application in Cosmetic:
Bromelain is best known as a digestive aid and for its anti-inflammatory effects.
It hydrolyzes proteins and digests dead cells on the surface of the skin. Used mainly as an exfoliant. Classed as a protein in cosmetics, functions as a skin conditioning agent and lytic agent (lytic agents are substances that help to breakdown lipids, proteins and polysaccharides usually by enzymatic action). Lactose is used as a cosmetic ingredient as a skin conditioning agent and humectant.