Glucanases

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The or group of enzymes is found in many plants. It should not be confused with the polysaccharide glucan, which is contained in many fungal cell walls as a structural component with a strengthening effect. When grapes are attacked by such as or , their glucans are split by the glucanases. The have a similar effect against chitin, which also occurs in fungi. There is thus a certain , the extent of which, however, depends on the respective . In most cases, however, glucans enter the must in case of fungal attack. Here they increase the , which has a negative effect on the extract yield and stability. Glucanases produced from and are therefore used in beer and wine making with the aim of improving and . have a similar effect. Both are thus counted among the so-called oenological .

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