Jack beans (Canavalia ensiformis) is a potential source of protein and local feed ingredient. It contains essential amino acids. Jack bean is also rich in phenol, isoflavones, niacin, saponins, and fibre and possesses hypocholesterolemic properties. Jack beans may be used as a "crude urease."
Source
Jack beans
Form
Powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.5.1.5
Activity
≥1,500 units/g
CAS No.
9002-13-5
Unit Definition
One unit will liberate 1.0 micromole of ammonia from urea per minute at pH 7.0 at 25 deg C.