Takadiastase

Enzymatic extract from Aspergillus
Takadiastase tablet from Sankyo.

Takadiastase is a form of diastase which results from the growth, development, and nutrition of a distinct microscopic fungus known as Aspergillus oryzae (Koji). Takadiastase is named after Jōkichi Takamine, who developed the method first used for its extraction.

External links

  • Jokichi Takamine Taka-Diastase, Adrenaline History of industrial property rights (Japan Patent Office)
  • Development of Takadiastase


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