Function
Hydrolyzes starch into simpler sugars (maltose, glucose).
Sources
Bacillus subtilis
Aspergillus niger
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
Production Method
Fermentation: Produced via submerged fermentation using starch as a substrate.
Purification: Precipitation, dialysis, and chromatographic techniques.
Applications
Food industry (bread, beer)
Textile industry (desizing fabrics)
Detergent formulations
