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BONO Betaine HCl + Protease (120 capsules) provides 500 mg betaine per capsule from 658 mg betaine-HCl, 75 mg protease from Aspergillus niger and zinc citrate. Zinc contributes to a normal acid-base metabolism.
Betaine owes its name to the sugar beet, Beta vulgaris, the plant from which the substance was first isolated. You\'ll also find betaine in wheat germ, quinoa and spinach.
The protease in this formula is sourced from Aspergillus niger. This protein-splitting enzyme remains stable at low pH, whereas most proteases do not. The activity is 150 SAPU per capsule, the unit in which the strength of this type of enzyme is expressed.
As an anti-caking agent, we use rice concentrate. Furthermore, the capsules contain no synthetic fragrances or colourings and no gelatine. BONO Betaine HCl is suitable for vegans.
No, not quite. Betaine (trimethylglycine, TMG) is the molecule itself: a substance that occurs naturally in for example beets and whole grains. Betaine-HCl is the hydrochloride (salt) form of the same molecule.
A protease is an enzyme that can break down proteins into smaller parts, such as peptides and amino acids. The enzyme from Aspergillus niger ('fungal pepsin') is a protease. It is also called an acidic protease because the enzyme is active in an acidic environment.
Aspergillus niger is a fungus that is used under controlled conditions for the production of enzymes. In this product, Aspergillus niger is used for the production of a protease ('fungal pepsin'), also called aspergillopepsin.
Fungal pepsin is a trade term for an acidic protease that is produced by fermentation with the fungus Aspergillus niger. It is not an official enzyme name. Because the enzyme comes from fungal fermentation and is not of animal origin—in contrast to standard pepsin—it is suitable for vegans.
Betaine HCl is an acidic compound. Taking it without a meal can feel unpleasant in the stomach or oesophagus.
No, you must swallow the capsule whole. Betaine HCl is acidic and therefore not intended for direct contact with teeth, mouth or throat.
SAPU stands for Spectrophotometric Acid Protease Unit. It is a unit that indicates the activity of acidic proteases. In aspergillopepsin (enzymes from Aspergillus niger) the enzyme activity is 2000 SAPU per gram of protease, which in this case comes to 150 SAPU per capsule.
No, Aspergillus niger is not present in the end product. It is used under controlled conditions to produce the enzyme. After the fermentation, the enzyme is extracted and purified. The end product therefore contains the enzyme, not the fungus itself.
| Composition per serving (1 capsule) | Amount | RI* |
|---|---|---|
| Betaine HCl | 650 mg | - |
| Protease (Aspergillus niger) (150 SAPU) | 75 mg | - |
| Zinc (as zinc citrate) | 1.5 mg | 15% |
Betaine HCl, capsule (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), protease (Aspergillus niger), anti-caking agent (Nu-Flow rice concentrate), MCT powder, zinc citrate
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