NEUES VERFAHREN ZUR ENZYMATISCHEN BLEICHUNG VON LEBENSMITTELN

摘要

The invention provides the use of enzymes capable in converting pigments for bleaching food products, for example flour-based or milk-derived products. Surprisingly, it was found that these enzymes can advantageously be used as a stain remover in household detergents. In particular, the enzymes proved very efficient in removing colored stains, for example grass stains, coffee and tea stains, from both cotton and synthetic (e.g. polyester) fabrics. Furthermore, the enzymes could also be used in enzymatic stone bleaching processes, for example by bleaching the indigo dye of blue jeans to a desired level.