Glucose oxidase

Glucose oxidase (CAS 9001-37-0), commonly abbreviated as GOD and historically known as notatin or penatin, is a flavoenzyme that catalyses the oxidation of beta-D-glucose to gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide. It carries no E-number designation and is classified under catalysts and catalyst precursors.

In baking, GOD strengthens gluten networks by generating hydrogen peroxide in situ, which cross-links dough proteins and improves crumb structure without chemical additives. In food packaging and pharmaceutical diagnostics, it functions as an oxygen scavenger and biosensor component, consuming dissolved oxygen to extend shelf life or enable glucose quantification in biological samples.

This enzyme is supplied as a yellow powder or clear solution in food-grade and technical grades, with specifications aligned to FCC and relevant REACH registration requirements. Standard packaging formats accommodate both laboratory-scale and industrial volumes. Buyers should confirm activity units and purity specifications against their formulation requirements prior to ordering.