Category Archives: Proteases

Proteases in Kiwifruit

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Kiwifruit contains a number of phytochemicals with protein digesting capacity. These proteases include actinidin, a cysteine protease which is found in high concentrations in Hayward green kiwifruit. Other kiwifruit such as Hort gold kiwifruit are devoid of actinidin. Researchers have … Continue reading →

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Proteases in Fruit: Actinidin

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Robert Barrington

A number of fruit are known to contain high concentrations of protein digesting enzymes. These fruit include the pineapple, papaya and kiwifruit. The role of the proteases in the fruit is likely a ripening aid, as protease levels rise during … Continue reading →

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Plant Proteases

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Plants contain a number of well characterised proteases but their exact function is unknown. Proteases in plants may aid the mobilisation of nutrients from the seeds during germination, may aid in fruit ripening, as well as being integral to normal. … Continue reading →

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