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Enzymes - what are they?



Enzymes are found in every living organism and have been used for more than 60 years by the industry. They make production processes more efficient and ensure higher quality, while at the same time protecting the environment.

Enzymes are proteins that are found in every living organism: man, animals, plants and microorganisms. They are the tools of nature. They cut and paste products and speed up all vital biological processes in cells.

For example, the enzymes in our stomach make sure that food is cut into tiny particles that can be transformed into energy in the body. Wherever a substance needs to be transformed into another substance, nature uses enzymes to catalyse the process.
 
Efficient and environment-friendly

Knowledge of enzymes has been used for more than 60 years by the detergent, textile, food, feed and many other industries. Enzymes make production processes more efficient and cost-effective and help make higher-quality products.

At the same time, being biodegradable, enzymes help protect the environment by replacing traditional synthetic chemicals and minimising the use of water, raw materials and energy.

Enzymes cut and paste biological material into new forms - both in nature and in industries around the world.

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