ß-galactosidase from Penicillium canescens. Properties and immobilization

ß-galactosidase from Penicillium canescens was immobilized on chitosan, sepharose-4B, foamable polyurethane and some other carriers. The highest yield of immobilization (up to 98 %) was obtained by using chitosan as a carrier. The optimum pH and temperature were not significantly altered by immobilization. High stability of immobilized ß-galactosidase during storage was demonstrated. Efficient lactose saccharification (over 90 %) in whey was achieved by using immobilized ß-galactosidase. (C) Central European Science Journals. All rights reserved.