Question

Discuss the role of different enzymes used in food processing.

Answer 1

Salivary amylase:
Present in buccal cavity
Breaks down complex starch in food into sugar

Pepsin
Secreted by gastric glands in stomach
Breaks down proteins into simpler forms

Pancreatic enzymes
Trypsin: further breakdown of proteins into simpler forms
Lipase: breaks down emulsified fats(by bile juice produced in the liver)

Intestinal juice
Present in small intestine
It has some enzymes which help in complete digestion of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.

Answer 2

The major sources of protease enzymes are animals, plant and microorganisms (both bacterial and fungal). ... Plant proteases such as bromelain, ficin and papain are widely used in food industry for various applications such as brewing, tenderization of meat, coagulation of milk and as a digestive aid (44).