Megazyme Xylanase Assay Kit (Xylazyme AX), 200 assays

SKU: K-XYLS

The Xylanase (Xylazyme AX) test kit is used for the measurement and analysis of endo-1,4-β-D-xylanase in enzyme preparations, bread improver mixtures and animal feeds. Contains Xylazyme AX Tablets and xylanase enzyme controls (A. niger and Trichoderma longibrachiatum).

 

Colourimetric method for the determination of Xylanase in feed,
foodstuffs and other materials

Principle:
(β-xylanase)
(1) Xylazyme AX (water insoluble) + H2O → water soluble dyed xylan fragments

 

Advantages

  • Very cost effective
  • All reagents stable for > 2 years during use
  • Only test kit available
  • Simple format
  • Standard included
Kit Size

200 assays

Method

Based on use of Xylazyme AX tablets (590 nm)

Reaction Time

~ 30min

Detection Limit

0.02 U/mL of assay solution

Application Examples

Animal feeds, enzyme preparations, bread improver mixtures and other materials

Method Recognition

Used widely in the feed industry

Megazyme Xylanase Assay Kit (Xylazyme AX) (K-XYLS) Data Booklet

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