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High Activity Papain Enzyme Powder for Supplement and Food Manufacturers

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.

What Is Papain Powder?

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.

Why Choose Our Papain Powder?

Product Consistency

We maintain stable enzyme activity and consistent batch quality through standardized production and quality control procedures.

Manufacturing Capability

Our manufacturing capabilities support stable supply, flexible customization, and technical assistance for different customer requirements.

Documentation Support

We provide complete quality documents, including COA, MSDS, and product specifications, to support customer approval and compliance requirements.

Export Experience

With international export experience, we understand global packaging requirements, shipping processes, and customer expectations.

COA

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>

Papain Powder Applications

Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

  • Digestive enzyme supplements
  • Plant-based enzyme blends
  • Capsules
  • Tablets
  • Powder supplements
  • Functional nutrition products
Functional Foods and Beverages

Functional Foods and Beverages

  • Protein nutrition products
  • Wellness beverages
  • Powder drink mixes
  • Functional food formulations
Food Processing Applications

Food Processing Applications

  • Protein hydrolysis
  • Meat tenderizing
  • Food texture improvement
  • Brewing and food processing applications
Cosmetic and Personal Care Products

Cosmetic and Personal Care Products

  • Skin care products
  • Enzyme-based beauty formulations

OEM, ODM & Private Label Solutions

OEM Services

OEM Services

  • Customized packaging
  • Brand labeling
  • Bulk ingredient supply
  • Product specifications adjustment
  • Export documentation support

ODM Services

ODM Services

  • Product formulation development
  • Ingredient combination suggestions
  • Dosage form recommendations
  • Product specification adjustment
  • Market-oriented product solutions

Private Label Services

Private Label Services

  • Custom brand name and label design
  • Ready-to-use product solutions
  • Customized packaging formats
  • Flexible order quantities
  • Support for supplement brands and distributors

Certifications

Certifications

FAQ

Q1: Which is better, bromelain or papain?

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.

Q2: What is papain used for in the food industry?

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.

Q3: Does using papain affect taste or aroma?

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.

Q4: How stable is papain during storage and processing?

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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