Class: Amylase

Format: Granulate

BAN®

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Novonesis Ban® is an organic anti-staling product. It maintains the crumb softness of baked goods throughout shelf-life.

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Product features, details and benefits

  • Reduces food waste and returnsThis product reduces the amount of waste bread and/or stale returns in the supply chain. It also reduces the unit costs and number of deliveries needed to keep fresh products on the shelf. Prolonging the freshness of baked goods through shelf life can cut food waste by millions of tons every year.

  • Suitable for organic products

    This product is suitable for use in production of organic baked goods, where it delivers improved softness.


Ban® is a bacterial alpha-amylase. It’s especially suited to maintaining freshness through the shelf life of organic baked goods.

This product contains enzymes. While enzymes are safe to use in consumer applications, they need correct handling in working environments to ensure workers’ safety.

Indeed, repeated inhalation of enzyme dust or aerosols resulting from improper handling may induce sensitization and may cause allergic type 1 reactions in sensitized individuals.

Please follow the precautionary handling recommendations below:

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  • Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
  • Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing
  • In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
  • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
  • If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or a doctor
  • Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
  • Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local regulations

For recommendations on how to safely handle the enzyme product, please visit the guide.

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BAN®

Maintains crumb softness and elasticity
Maintains moistness
Highest crumb softness and elasticity
Reduces food waste and returns
Suitable for organic products
Keeps shape through storage

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Maintains crumb softness and elasticity
Maintains moistness
Highest crumb softness and elasticity
Reduces food waste and returns
Suitable for organic products
Keeps shape through storage

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Maintains crumb softness and elasticity
Maintains moistness
Highest crumb softness and elasticity
Reduces food waste and returns
Suitable for organic products
Keeps shape through storage

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Maintains crumb softness and elasticity
Maintains moistness
Highest crumb softness and elasticity
Reduces food waste and returns
Suitable for organic products
Keeps shape through storage

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Maintains crumb softness and elasticity
Maintains moistness
Highest crumb softness and elasticity
Reduces food waste and returns
Suitable for organic products
Keeps shape through storage

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Maintains crumb softness and elasticity
Maintains moistness
Highest crumb softness and elasticity
Reduces food waste and returns
Suitable for organic products
Keeps shape through storage

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Maintains crumb softness and elasticity
Maintains moistness
Highest crumb softness and elasticity
Reduces food waste and returns
Suitable for organic products
Keeps shape through storage

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Maintains crumb softness and elasticity
Maintains moistness
Highest crumb softness and elasticity
Reduces food waste and returns
Suitable for organic products
Keeps shape through storage

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Maintains crumb softness and elasticity
Maintains moistness
Highest crumb softness and elasticity
Reduces food waste and returns
Suitable for organic products
Keeps shape through storage

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Maintains crumb softness and elasticity
Maintains moistness
Highest crumb softness and elasticity
Reduces food waste and returns
Suitable for organic products
Keeps shape through storage

Testing one of our products in your own production is the best way to experience all the benefits.

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