Alpha Amylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of internal α-1,4-glycosidic linkages in starch, converting it into lower molecular weight products such as glucose, maltose, and maltotriose.

Applications

• > Food Processing – Used to break down starches during baking, brewing, and other food production processes.
• > Pharmaceutical Industry – Applied in formulations requiring starch digestion or modification.
• > Brewing Industry – Enhances fermentable sugar production from starch sources.
• > Detergent Industry – Helps remove starch-based stains from fabrics.