Comisión Enología

Adopted

Xylanase activity

COEI-1-XYLANA Determination of endo-1,4- β-xylanase activity in enzymatic preparations

General specifications

Hemicellulases are generally present in enzymatic preparations among other activities within an enzymatic complex. Unless otherwise stated, the specifications must be compliant with Resolution OIV-OENO 365-2009 on the general specifications of enzymatic preparations that appear in the International Oenological Codex.

Urease

COEI-1-UREASE Urease

E.C.3.5.1.5

CAS N°: 9002-13-5

General specifications

The specifications must be in compliance with general specifications for enzymatic preparations as provided for in the International Oenological Codex.

Pectinmethylesterase activity

COEI-1-ACTPME Determination of pectin methylesterase activity in enzymatic preparations ((Pectin Methyl-Esterase Activity (PME)
(EC. 3.1.1.11 – CAS N° 9025-98-3)

General specifications

These enzymes are usually present within an complex enzymatic preparation. Unless otherwise stipulated, the specifications must comply with the resolution OIV/OENO 365/2009 concerning the general specifications for enzymatic preparations included in the International Oenological Codex.

Glycosidase

COEI-1-GLYCOS Determination of glycosidase activity in enzymatic preparations

Introduction

Enzymes of the glycosidase type are used to reveal the flavours of wines based on their glycosylated precursors.

Cellulase

COEI-1-ACTCEL Determination of cellulase activity in enzymatic preparations (endo-(1 4)- β-D- glucanase)

EC 3.2.1.4 – CAS N° 9012-54-8

General specifications