Complex of Enzymes for Efficient Conversion of Dried Apricot Biocomponents in the Production of Food Ingredients for Alcoholic Beverages
The results of the study of multienzyme compositions to process dry apricots before infusion for the subsequent preparation of semi-finished products for alcoholic beverage production are presented. The following preparations were used: pectinase (Fructozyme Color) and cellulose (BrewZyme BGX, Fructozyme P6-L) and cellulose (BrewZyme BGX). Pretreatment of the dry apricot pulp in the obtaining of aqueous infusion significantly affects its yield. The optimum composition of the multienzyme mixture was selected for the catalysis of high-molecular polymers of dried apricot pulp. Physicochemical and rheological characteristics of enzymatic hydrolysates were improved compared to the control option (without treatment): the yield of the aqueous infusion increased by 3 times, the viscosity was reduced by 2 times, and the turbidity decreased by 1.7 times due to the complete degradation of pectin compounds. Enzymatic hydrolysis of cell walls led to a growth of the mass concentration of soluble components, the content of total phenolic compounds and anthocyanins, as well as antioxidant activity. Key words: enzyme preparations, pectin substances, total phenolic substances, anthocyanins, antioxidant activity, turbidity Funding - The research was supported by a grant for the state assignment within the framework of the Program of Fundamental Scientific Research of the State Academies of Sciences (topic no. 0529-2019-0057).