date:May 15, 2014
systematic way? Dr Fidel Toldra, an expert member of EFSAs Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF), explains.
What are enzymes?
F.T.: Enzymes are protein molecules that are present in all living things, including the human body. They play an essential role in food processing by speeding up and targeting chemical reactions.
Where do food enzymes come from?
F.T.: Food enzymes are obtained from plants and animals or by fermentation from micro-organisms. T