Abstract
The enzyme tannin acyl hydrolase (EC 3.1.1.20), commonly known as Tanase, is responsible for catalyzing the hydrolysis of tannins, such as tannic acid, in gallic acid and glucose. Tannins are phenolic compounds with high solubility in water that have the ability to precipitate proteins, which may be present in several plants. Tannase can be produced by different microorganisms, such as ba…