MATS L is an enzyme preparation containing thermostable bacterial alpha-amylase derived from Bacillus licheniformis. MATS L provides 7400 TAU/g of standardised alpha-amylase activity. As a food-grade enzyme, MATS L complies with JECFA and FCC purity specifications. MATS L is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. MATS L is ideally suited for the food industry as it allows for starch liquefaction at high temperatures without loss of enzyme activity. MATS L provides efficient starch conversion during food processing steps like mashing and helps optimize the manufacturing process.