Enzymes for annimal feed

Type of commercial feed enzymes and target substrates

Enzyme Target substrate Target feedstuff 

Phytases Phytic acid All plant-derived ingredients 

β-Glucanases β-Glucan Barley, oats, and rye 

Xylanases Arabinoxylans Wheat, rye, triticale, barley, fibrous plant materials 

α-Galactosidases Oligosaccharides Soybean meal, grain legumes 

Proteases Proteins All plant protein sources 

Amylase Starch Cereal grains, grain legumes 

Lipases Lipids Lipids in feed ingredients 

Mannanases, cellulases, 

hemicellulasespectinases Cell wall matrix 

(fiber components) Plant-derived ingredients, fibrous plant materials