Latin Name: Carica papaya
Alternate Name: Papaya Enzyme Powder
CAS No.: 9001-73-4
Specification: 300000 u/g, 600000u/g by UV
Appearance: Light yellow to off-white powder
Test Method: UV
Solubility: Soluble in water
Sample: 10-50g Sample For free
MOQ: 1 kg
Certificates: ISO22000, Kosher, Halal, Organic(EU), USDA, FSSC 22000, FDA,SGS
OEM Service: Private label and Customized package
Packaging: 1-5 kg/25 kg (aluminum foil bag/carton/cardboard drum)
Shelf Life: 2 year,Available InBulk, Private Label/OEM, Individually Packaged Goods
Botanical Cube is a professional Papain Powder manufacturer and supplier providing high-quality plant-based enzyme ingredients for supplement brands, food manufacturers, distributors, and international ingredient buyers.
Our papain enzyme powder is extracted from selected papaya latex (Carica papaya) and processed under controlled manufacturing procedures to ensure reliable enzyme activity, product stability, and batch consistency.
We supply pure papain powder with different enzyme activity specifications, including 300,000 U/g and 600,000 U/g by UV, while supporting global customers with OEM, ODM, private label, and bulk supply solutions.
Papain enzyme powder is a natural proteolytic enzyme derived from papaya latex. As a plant-based enzyme ingredient, papain helps break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids.
Due to its excellent enzymatic properties, pure papain powder is widely used in dietary supplements, functional nutrition products, food processing, and personal care formulations.
We maintain stable enzyme activity and consistent batch quality through standardized production and quality control procedures.
Our manufacturing capabilities support stable supply, flexible customization, and technical assistance for different customer requirements.
We provide complete quality documents, including COA, MSDS, and product specifications, to support customer approval and compliance requirements.
With international export experience, we understand global packaging requirements, shipping processes, and customer expectations.
| Items | Specification | Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Off-white to light yellow powder | Light yellow | Visual |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Identification | Positive | Positive | TLC |
| Enzyme Activity | ≥100 TU/mg | 183 TU/mg | UV Spectrophotometry |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | Soluble | Visual |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.18% | USP <731> |
| Ash | ≤5.0% | 2.42% | USP <281> |
| Particle Size | 95% pass 80 mesh | Complies | USP <786> |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | <5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2 ppm | <1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤2 ppm | <1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1,000 CFU/g | 120 CFU/g | USP <2021> |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤100 CFU/g | <10 CFU/g | USP <2021> |
| E. coli | Negative/10g | Negative | USP <2022> |
| Salmonella | Negative/25g | Negative | USP <2022> |





A1: Whether bromelain or papain is better depends on the intended application. Both are plant-derived proteolytic enzymes (protein-digesting enzymes), but they have different sources, enzyme characteristics, and commercial uses.
A2: Papain is widely used in the food industry as a natural proteolytic enzyme (protein-digesting enzyme). It breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids, making it valuable for improving food texture, processing efficiency, and product quality.
A3: Yes, papain can affect taste and aroma in food products, but the impact depends on the dosage, processing conditions, substrate type, and degree of protein hydrolysis.
A4: Papain is considered a relatively stable plant-derived enzyme, especially in dry powder form, but its activity can decrease under unfavorable storage or processing conditions. Stability depends mainly on temperature, moisture, pH, oxidizing agents, and processing time.
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