Papain Enzyme Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Papain Enzyme
- Papain Protease
Papain supplier for Malaysian food processors, beverage manufacturers, nutraceutical formulators and personal-care producers. This papaya-derived protease is purchased by enzyme activity, test method, carrier system and form for controlled protein breakdown and formulation work.
Commercial requirements include food-processing powder, beverage-grade powder or liquid preparations, nutraceutical grades and stabilised personal-care preparations. Papain activity must be read with its unit basis and analytical method because results reported by different methods are not interchangeable.
Food manufacturers use papain for meat tenderising, protein hydrolysis and selected bakery processes, while beverage and brewing operations use suitable grades for protein control or clarification. Nutritional and personal-care formulators select preparations by activity, carrier, microbiological profile and compatibility with the finished formulation.
Send the required activity and test basis, grade, powder or liquid form, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.

- CAS number
- 9001-73-4
- Grade
- food, beverage processing, nutraceutical, personal-care, powder, liquid formulation
- Appearance
- off-white to light tan enzyme powder, granules or liquid preparation, depending on grade and carrier system
Papain grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-processing papain | fine enzyme powder or granules | — | Protein hydrolysis, meat tenderising, dough and bakery processing and other food applications requiring a defined protease activity and suitable microbiological specification. | Confirm the activity basis, form and pack format with the quotation. |
| Beverage-processing papain | dispersible powder or liquid enzyme preparation | — | Beverage and brewing clarification or protein control where the process specifies papain activity, dosing form and performance conditions. | Confirm the enzyme preparation and pack format with the quotation. |
| Nutraceutical-grade papain | fine powder or granulated preparation | — | Digestive-enzyme and nutritional formulations that require papain to a defined activity, carrier, moisture and microbiological profile. | Confirm the activity, carrier and pack format with the quotation. |
| Personal-care papain | fine powder or stabilised enzyme preparation | — | Enzyme exfoliation and specialty personal-care formulations where activity, carrier compatibility and product stability are matched to the formulation. | Confirm the preparation and pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy papain from ChemTrade
Request a quote for papain
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | off-white to light tan powder or granules, or a liquid preparation according to the selected grade | — |
| Product identity | proteolytic papain enzyme derived from papaya latex | — |
| CAS number | 9001-73-4 | — |
| Activity specification | protease activity stated with the applicable unit basis and test method for the selected grade | — |
| Grade controls | moisture, particle size or dispersibility, carrier system, microbiological limits and activity retention confirmed against the buyer's specification | — |
Papain applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed, dry and protected from heat and moisture to preserve enzyme activity. Control dust during powder handling and follow the safety and storage information for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about papain
What is papain enzyme used for?
Papain is a protease used for controlled protein breakdown in meat tenderising, food and beverage processing, clarification, nutritional enzyme formulations and selected personal-care products. The activity and grade must be matched to the process rather than chosen by name alone.
Is papain the same as papaya powder or a papain complex?
No. Papain is the proteolytic enzyme preparation, while papaya powder is a broader fruit-derived ingredient and a papain complex contains papain with other enzymes or carriers. Ask for papain activity and composition to keep the identities separate.
How is papain enzyme activity specified?
Papain is sold against an activity value stated with a defined unit basis and test method. Values from different methods are not automatically comparable, so provide the required activity, unit system and method with the enquiry.
Can papain be supplied as powder or liquid?
Papain preparations may be offered as fine powder, granules or a stabilised liquid formulation. Form choice depends on dosing equipment, dispersion, carrier compatibility and the process conditions, and is confirmed with the quotation.
Which papain grade should be used for food or nutraceutical products?
Request a grade matched to the end use, required enzyme activity, carrier, moisture and microbiological limits. Food-processing and nutraceutical specifications may differ, so state the application and required documents rather than relying on a general food-grade label.
What process details help match a papain grade?
Provide the substrate, target protein effect, process pH and temperature, contact time, dosing method and any activity or carrier preference. These details help distinguish a dispersible food enzyme from a liquid, nutraceutical or personal-care preparation.
What details are needed for a papain quotation?
Send the grade, activity value and test basis, powder, granule or liquid form, quantity and delivery location. Mention the application, preferred packing and document requirements so applicable options can be confirmed.
