Enzymes have been used in the production of food and drinks for centuries.
Products such as vinegar and cheese are produced from yeast and bacteria enzymes. Advances in the biological technologies have allowed scientists to extract these enzymes from their natural sources.
Enzymes are also used in place of harmful chemicals in the process of tanning raw animal hides. Enzymes are used to clean the hide and to remove its fur and fat. They also help to stabilize and preserve the final leather product. As an environmentally friendly alternative to standard hydrocarbon plastics, enzymatic technology has been used to develop biodegradable plastics. Producing biodegradable plastics is a very expensive process that utilizes polymers from plants such as corn and wheat, as well as from bacteria, where enzymes later work to break down these plastics once exposed to the environment.
By Nurul Safuhah Suhaidi of 4 Gastisia.
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