Bromelain

The proteolytic enzyme from pineapple breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids

Bromelain from NewIngredients is a natural, proteolytic enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. It is primarily extracted from the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant. The plant material is extracted, purified, and concentrated to create a highly active enzyme preparation.

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What function does Bromelain perform?

Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that specifically breaks down proteins into smaller components. This makes it function like a highly efficient “protein cutter” that can optimize processes in food production.

In meat, Bromelain breaks down muscle and connective tissue structures, making the product significantly more tender. In beverages and juices, it degrades haze-forming proteins and contributes to a clearer, more stable appearance. In baked goods, Bromelain improves dough extensibility and tolerance through moderate protein breakdown, thereby enhancing the texture of the final product.

Technical properties

Reaction time:
few minutes to approximately 1 hour, application-dependent

Dosage:
low application levels sufficient

Storage:
cool, dry, protected from moisture

Inactivation:
through heat exposure during the process

pH range:
active between pH 4–8

Temperature optimum:
45–60 °C

Your benefits

Halal, kosher, V-Label certified and tested according to all EU regulations
Plant-based enzyme for clean-label products without E numbers
Improves texture, tenderness, and juiciness of protein-rich foods
Increases yield and reduces waste in production
Stabilizes and clarifies protein-containing beverages and juices
Reliable across wide pH and temperature range, promotes a harmonious flavor profile

Applications

Bromelain offers a broad range of applications across various food categories thanks to its targeted proteolytic action. Whether for improving texture, stability, flavor, or processability – the enzyme enables precise control of protein-related properties and thus contributes to higher-quality, more consistent, and sensorially appealing products.

Meat

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Fish

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Surimi
  • Water binding and increase in juiciness
  • Finer, more uniform structure
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Fish convenience products
  • Softer and more tender
  • Easier to shape
  • Stronger water binding, thereby increasing juiciness

Beverages

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Supplementation

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Supplementation for humans
  • Alleviation of inflammation
  • Has a decongestant effect, especially after injuries
  • Soothing effect on joint and muscle pain
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Supplementation for animals
  • Anti-inflammatory effect
  • Better blood circulation
  • Improvement of food intake
  • Can provide support against skin allergies

Packaging & sizes

Bromelain is available in flexible packaging sizes – from small quantities for test productions to bulk containers for industrial use.

  • Standard aluminum bags (100 g – 10 kg)
  • Round paper cans or plastic containers
  • Private label possible
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Frequently asked questions about Bromelain

Bromelain is used wherever proteins need to be specifically broken down or modified – especially in meat processing, beverages, baked goods, for hydrolysates, or to improve the consistency of dairy and gelatin products.

Bromelain breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. This makes meat more tender, beverages more stable, doughs more pliable, and protein raw materials easier to hydrolyze.

It works across a wide pH and temperature range, is highly efficient and easy to dose. Producers benefit from improved texture, higher yield, shortened process times, and a natural, plant-based enzyme profile.

Frequently asked questions from food producers

Yes. It works under moderate conditions and can usually be integrated without major process adjustments. Adjustments typically only concern contact time and dosage.

In most applications, the flavor profile remains unchanged. Only in hydrolysis processes are savory-umami notes intentionally created. In meat, baked goods, or beverages, Bromelain does not impair taste.

No. During the production process, Bromelain is inactivated – for example, by heat. No residual activity remains in the final product.

Bromelain is approved as an enzyme in many countries and has GRAS status. However, different labeling requirements apply depending on the country, such as whether it is considered a processing aid.

Bromelain is relatively stable but loses its activity when exposed to moisture or excessively high temperatures. Within the recommended pH and temperature ranges, it delivers reliable and reproducible results.

Ready for stable processes with Bromelain?

Contact our expert team for individual advice and sample deliveries with no minimum order quantity.

Services & support

As your technological partner, we offer more than just enzymes and ingredients.
We also support you with optimal integration into your production processes.

Flexible and customized
services

We offer custom packaging, private labeling, and contract manufacturing – all manufactured at our plant in Bochum, Germany.

German quality,
global reach

Based in the heart of Europe with "made in Germany" quality standards, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions worldwide.

Documentation
and compliance

All products come with technical data sheets, certificates of analysis, and assistance for allergen labeling. We ensure traceability and residue-free quality.

Certifications and standards

NewBind meets international standards.
Safety and transparency are a matter of course for us.

Our enzymes meet the highest safety standards. They are produced without traces—with no risk of allergen cross-contamination. The quality complies with all EU requirements for food products. When heated above 60°C, they are completely deactivated. Unlike animal transglutaminases, they work independently of calcium and require no additional cofactors.

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Halal
Certified by HCS,
Switzerland
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V-Label
Licensed by ProVeg e. V.,
Germany
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FSSC 22000
Certified by TÜV NORD,
Germany
Kosher Certificate with blue frame, logo, and a tabular listing of certified products.
Kosher
Certified by KLBD,
England
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ORGANIC
Certified by ABCERT,
Germany
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VLOG
Certified by ABCERT,
Germany