Class: Phospholipase

Format: Liquid

Quara® Boost for alkaline refining

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Access more oil than you thought possible with Novonesis Quara® Boost. This innovative product allows you to achieve up to 2% extra oil yield. It also reduces levels of low-value by-products. 

Also available in 27.5 L pack size.

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Product features, details and benefits

  • Higher oil yieldsBy converting phospholipids into extra Diacylglycerol (DAG) oil, this product generates more oil. This process also reduces emulsification strength, which releases neutral oil from gums. The result an increase of between 1% and 2% in oil yields. The amount of extra oil generated depends on the P content of your crude oil.

  • Higher profitabilityBy generating more oil and lower gum levels, this product brings extra revenue and boosts your profitability.

  • Higher protein content in mealBy allowing you to capture more oil, this product reduces protein dilution. The result is that you can consistently meet your meal's minimum protein level requirements and cut your drying needs.

  • Improved sustainability

    By generating more oil, this product allows you to get more with lower raw material and process inputs. That can potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from your process by up to 2%.


  • Easier soap stock separation

    This product breaks down phospholipids. The result is lower viscosity in your soap stock. That makes your separation process easier and reduces your neutral oil losses.


  • Fast payback on investment

    You can add this product to your process with a limited retrofit. Coupled with the significant gain in oil yields it delivers, this means a fast payback on your investment.


Phospholipids create a range of challenges for your refining process, such as oil waste in production. Quara® Boost consists of two phospholipase C (PLC) molecules that hydrolyze around 75% of the phospholipids PC, PE and PI. They do this without releasing any unwanted free fatty acids (FFA).   Quara® Boost can also deliver 2% more oil by converting phospholipids into Diacylglycerol (DAG) oil and releasing more neutral oil from gums.  

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.

See how Quara® Boost helps increase oil yield

Phospholipids present a host of challenges for competitive oil processors. With Novozymes Quara® Boost, we're helping oil refineries reduce phospholipid content and access more oil than they thought possible. Watch this video to know how our technology works.

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

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