The Specificity of Milk Lipase. I. Determination of the Lipolytic Activity in Milk toward Milk Fat and Simpler Esters

In the study of the lipolytic activity in milk toward milk fat, standard methods of procedure are necessary. This study reports the results of the optimum conditions for the activity of milk lipase toward a variety of esters. The pH optima for milk fat and esters studied are given. Editor.