Enzymes in food processing

Summary The purpose of the article is to review the use of food grade industrial enzymes in food processing. Only those enzymes directly added or deliberately used by the food manufacturer are considered. Areas of application covered include the baking industry, the dairy industry, the starch processing industry, the protein processing industry, and the fruit juice industry. The brewing and distilling industries are not included here as part of the food processing area. In addition, enzymes applied to cleaning of food processing plant and in food analysis are mentioned. Finally, the future developments of these products are briefly reviewed.