Falling Number (Sec)
A measure of the alpha-amylase activity (starch liquefied enzyme). With more alpha-amylase, degradation of starch is greater and starch viscosity decreases, giving a decreased falling number. A falling number of 300 and above is desirable.
A measure of the alpha-amylase activity (starch liquefied enzyme). With more alpha-amylase, degradation of starch is greater and starch viscosity decreases, giving a decreased falling number. A falling number of 300 and above is desirable.