Alpha Amylase Enzyme Powder

Unlock the power of starch conversion in brewing, baking, and beyond

Alpha Amylase is a powerful enzyme derived from Aspergillus oryzae, commonly used in brewing and baking to convert long-chain starches into fermentable sugars. This food-grade enzyme is an essential tool for anyone looking to optimize sugar extraction in their mashes, doughs, or starch-heavy mixtures. Whether you’re crafting a crisp, dry beer or baking bread with superior volume and texture, Alpha Amylase can give your fermentation or leavening process a serious boost.

Brewing Applications

In brewing, Alpha Amylase is used during the mash stage to increase fermentability by breaking down complex starches into simpler, more fermentable sugars. This is especially useful for all-grain or adjunct-heavy recipes where starch conversion is critical.

• Improves attenuation and alcohol yield by enhancing sugar availability

• Helps dry out beers like Brut IPAs or light lagers

• Useful in high-adjunct recipes with rice, corn, or unmalted grains

• Works best at 65–70°C (149–158°F) and pH 5.5–6.0

Typical dosage: 0.1–0.3 grams per litre of mash (2–7 g per 23L batch)

Baking Applications

In baking, Alpha Amylase helps yeast grow more efficiently by converting starches into simple sugars during dough fermentation. It enhances crust browning, improves loaf volume, and contributes to a softer crumb in bread and baked goods.

• Improves yeast activity and sugar availability

• Enhances browning and crust colour

• Softens texture and improves shelf life

Typical dosage: 0.01–0.05% of flour weight (0.1–0.5 g per 1 kg of flour)

Other Uses

Alpha Amylase is also used in:

• Distilling – boosts sugar yield from starch-rich grains

• Food processing – improves texture in soups, sauces, and syrups

• Biofuel production – breaks down starches in corn mash for ethanol

This enzyme powder is heat-sensitive and most effective when used in its optimal temperature and pH range. Overuse in brewing may lead to overly dry or thin beer; in baking, it may result in gumminess if overdosed.

Available sizes: 30g and 250g resealable pouches
Storage: Keep sealed and store in a cool, dry place