ENZYME'S

Definition:
A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

USES OF ENZYME'S

• Increasing yield
• Increasing throughput
• Reducing waste
• Solving filtration problems
• Reducing the size of process plants

USES OF ENZYME'S II

• Producing new and exciting flavours
• Producing improved textures to foodstuffs
• Dairy industry including rennet for cheese production and lipases and protease for enzymes
• modified cheese (a form of processed cheese
• A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

KEY WORD DEFINITIONS

• lipase - breaks down fats
• protease - breaks down proteins
• carbohydrase - breaks down carbohydrates