Lipase enzyme break down triglycerides into glycerol and free fatty acids.
Lipases have diverse industrial applications:
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals - Lipase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down fats into smaller molecules called fatty acids and glycerol, which can then be absorbed by the body
Food Industry - Lipases are used in cheese production, baking, and other food processing applications.
Detergents - Lipases help break down fats and oils in laundry detergents. Lipases target fat-based stains such as butter, oil, and human sebum. These types of stains can cause unsightly marks after washing. Fat based stains can also contribute to the increased appearance of staining after repeated washes.
Paper & Pulp - Lipase is used in the paper and pulp industry for pitch control and drinking
Leather - Lipases are a type of enzyme that specifically degrades fat and so cannot damage the leather itself. Lipases hydrolyse not just the fat on the outside of the hides and skins, but also the fat inside the skin structure. Once most of the natural fat has been removed, subsequent chemical treatments such as tanning, re-tanning, and dyeing have a better effect.
