Page 2 an inert gas selected from the group consisting of argon, neon, krypton, xenon or a mixture thereof into fruit or fruit juice. At least 50% of full gas saturation of the fruit or fruit juice is maintained during the enzymatic process. It is required that a o temperature of 10 to 30 C and a pressure of less than 10 atmospheres be maintained during the enzymatic process THE CLAIMS Claims 112 is illustrative of appellants’ invention and is reproduced below. 112. A method for enhancing pectinase activity in an enzymatic process using at least one enzyme having pectinase activity, which comprises: a) injecting a gas into a fruit juice containing at least one enzyme having pectinase activity, the gas consisting essentially of argon, neon krypton, xenon or a mixture thereof; b) saturating the fruit or fruit juice with the gas to an extent of at least 50% of full saturation of said fruit or fruit juice with said gas; and c) maintaining the saturation substantially throughout the fruit or fruit juice, and during said enzymatic process at a temperature of from 10 to 30°C and at a pressure of less than 10 atm. THE REFERENCES OF RECORD As evidence of obviousness, the examiner relies upon the following references.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007