Papain
Botanical Name: Carica Papaya
Plant Part Used: Latex (milky white fluid) of the unripe papaya fruit.
Active Ingredient: Cysteine Protease
Application:
- Papain is a proteolytic enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. It’s used in various industries due to its protein-digesting properties. Some key applications include:
- – Food and Beverage: Meat tenderizer, brewing (clarifies beer), baking (improves dough texture)
- – Pharmaceuticals: Digestive aid, wound debridement (removes dead tissue), anti-inflammatory
- – Cosmetics: Skin care (exfoliates, brightens), hair care (cleanses scalp)
- – Textile: Fabric softening, wool processing
- – Animal Feed: Improves protein digestion in livestock
