Enzymes in Winemaking: Harnessing Natural Catalysts for Efficient Biotransf ormations - A Review
South African Journal of Enology and ViticulturePublished 1 June 2019Open access
Pierre van Rensberg, Isak S. Pretorius
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This review article summarises the most important enzymes applied to winemaking, the nature and structure of their substrates, and the reactions catalysed by these enzymes.
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CITATION: Van Rensburg, P. & Pretorius, I. S. 2000. Enzymes in winemaking : harnessing natural catalysts for efficient biotransformations. South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 21(1):52-73, doi:10.21548/21-1-3558.
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