NewBind Transglutaminase

Natural binding for stable protein structures in meat, dairy, and plant-based products

Our NewBind Transglutaminase is a versatile enzyme that stably cross-links proteins. It helps producers worldwide to better utilize raw materials, meet clean label requirements, and develop marketable products – from meat and fish to plant-based products, dairy products, and baked goods.

Sausages and cheese cubes with herbs and spices, set against a stylized molecular background.

The science behind NewBind

NewBind catalyzes the cross-linking of lysine and glutamine. This creates stable and resilient protein structures. NewBind is not detectable in the final product and does not alter the taste.

NewBind is produced by fermentation of the bacterium Streptomyces mobaraensis. It is GMO-free and holds halal and kosher certifications. Due to its neutral effect, it can be used equally in animal-based, vegetarian, and vegan foods.

Technical properties

Reaction time:
temperature-dependent – measurable effects after 1–2 hours at 50 °C

Dosage:
0.1–0.3% depending on application
(150 ppm at 100 U/g activity)

Storage:
stable with freezer storage (–18 °C), hermetically sealed

Activity:
measured in Units/g (100–500 U/g depending on product quality)

pH range:
optimal at 6.0–7.0, stable from pH 5.0–8.0

Temperature optimum:
50 °C for maximum activity

Your benefits

Halal, kosher, V-Label certified and tested according to all EU regulations
Clean label option: reduction or replacement of E numbers
Improved texture and thus better bite
Resource conservation through higher yield and reduced losses
Increased juiciness and reduced water loss
Process stability despite fluctuating raw material quality

Applications

NewBind impresses with its enormous versatility – from meat to dairy to baked goods. Or in other words:
NewBind optimizes texture, binding, and efficiency in a wide range of product categories.

Meat

Raw pork in the form of chops on a dark background.
Meat
  • Improved texture and juiciness
  • Reduced water loss
  • Improved sliceability
  • Increased shape stability
  • Maximized meat yield
Thinly sliced cooked ham on a plain background.
Cooked ham
  • Stabilization with fluctuating raw material quality (PSE)
  • Slicing losses can be reduced by up to 30%
  • Improved texture and juiciness
  • Reduction of cooking loss
  • Reduction or replacement of E numbers
Various boiled sausages and small sausages against a plain background.
Cooked sausage
  • Improved texture
  • Better bite
  • Reduced water exudation
  • Reduction or replacement of E numbers
Breaded chicken nuggets on a plain background.
Convenience
  • Saving raw materials and CO₂
  • Natural binding without negative off-flavors
  • Without E numbers
  • Standardization of products
Various fresh sausages and salamis against a plain background.
Raw sausage
  • Reduction of ripening or drying time by up to 30%
  • Improved cross-section (fat particles do not fall out)
  • No cupping effect in pizza salami
Sliced, grilled doner meat against a plain background.
Kebab / gyros
  • Greater resource and CO₂ savings
  • Trimmings can be incorporated
  • Better slice cohesion
  • Better texture and juiciness
  • Good appearance when sliced, no holes during roasting
  • Kebabs with a higher proportion of minced meat retain their shape
  • Good water and fat binding
  • Ideal for phosphate-free products

Vegan products

Vegan burger with plant-based patty, cheese alternative, lettuce and vegetables in a bun.
Vegan convenience
  • Improved elasticity
  • Enhanced texture
  • Better bite
  • Reduction of water release
  • Reduction or replacement of E numbers
Vegan sausages as meat substitute, arranged on a smooth surface.
Vegan sausage substitute
  • Improved texture
  • Better bite
  • Reduction of water release
  • Reduction or replacement of E numbers
A bowl of vegan yogurt against a plain background.
Vegan yogurt
  • Creaminess is improved
  • Reduction of whey separation by up to 80%
  • Dry matter can be reduced
  • Reduction or replacement of emulsifiers
  • Processing aid for faster pumping speeds

Fish

Surimi sticks (crab substitute) on a neutral background.
Surimi
  • Improvement of gel strength
  • Reduction or replacement of allergens
  • Texture, bite, and elasticity are improved
Raw salmon fillet arranged in several pieces on a smooth surface.
Fish convenience products
  • Savings in raw materials and CO₂ reduction
  • Natural binding without negative off-flavours
  • Without E numbers
  • Standardisation of products

Dairy products

Diced cream cheese, stacked and lightly sprinkled with herbs, on a smooth surface.
Cream cheese
  • Higher yield (up to 20%)
  • Reduces whey syneresis
  • Improved texture
  • Reduced added milk powder
Stacked slices of processed cheese on a smooth surface against a neutral background.
Processed cheese
  • Reduction of added protein (cost reduction)
  • Improved stretchability
Bowl with creamy yogurt, garnished with a fruit sauce, against a plain background.
Yogurt
  • Creaminess is improved
  • Reduction of whey syneresis up to 80%
  • Texture improvement, especially in low-fat products
  • Dry matter can be reduced
  • Reduction or replacement of emulsifiers
  • Processing aid for faster pumping speeds
Bowl with several scoops of vanilla ice cream and an ice cream scoop.
Ice cream
  • Better overrun (volume)
  • Improved fat coalescence
  • Better melt stability
  • Low-fat ice cream with the same viscosity as regular ice cream

Baked goods and dough products

Rustic, round bread with a crispy crust on a smooth surface.
Bread
  • Reduction of dough stickiness (improved processing)
  • Stabilization during fluctuating raw material quality
  • Improved volume stability after thawing
  • Improved gas retention capacity (increased volume)
Various uncooked pasta types on a neutral background.
Pasta
  • Stabilization with fluctuating raw material quality
  • Improved bite
  • The dough structure is more stable and elastic
  • Improved cooking stability
Various types of bread and baked goods such as loaf, sliced bread, rolls, and bagels arranged on a surface.
Gluten-free products
  • Improved stretchability
  • Smoother surface
  • Improved gas retention capacity (more volume)

Non-food

Cosmetic packaging such as cream jars, bottles, and tubes on a neutral background.
Cosmetics
  • Strengthening the skin barrier
  • A firmer skin feel and improved skin firmness
  • Moisture-retaining through a thin protective layer
  • Longer stabilization of the ingredients

Packaging & sizes

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

  • Standard aluminum bags (100 g – 10 kg)
  • Paper round cans or plastic containers
  • Private label possible
Get advice now

Ready for stable processes with NewBind?

Contact our expert team for individual advice and sample deliveries without a 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.

Halal certificate with official stamp, logo and multilingual text on white document.
Halal
Certified by HCS,
Switzerland
Vegan certificate ("license certificate") with a green logo and text on a white background.
V-Label
Licensed by ProVeg e. V.,
Germany
FSSC 22000 certificate from TÜV NORD with a blue header and official text on a white document.
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
A·B·CERT organic certificate with green logo and official text on white document.
ORGANIC
Certified by ABCERT,
Germany
A·B·CERT certificate featuring a green logo and formal text layout on a white document.
VLOG
Certified by ABCERT,
Germany