In this work, conditions for the extraction of xylanase and exo-poligalacturonase, previously produced by solid state fermentation on grape pomace using Aspergillus awamori, have been evaluated. The effect of the type and volume of solvent, temperature and time of incubation and stirring rate were studied separately and combined. Furthermore, the application of repetitive extractions was evaluated. Recommended conditions forboth enzymes recovery from fermented grapepornace are 50 ml Tween 80 (0.01%),4 degrees C and 150rpm. In this way, xylanase and exo-PG recovery can be increased in 7.7- and 5.5-fold. In addition, the data are used as the base for the theoretical calculation of the total amount of enzyme which could be extracted from the solid. (c) 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.