BIOCHEMISTRY. Applications of Lipase enzyme. By, R.R. SARANYA Msc. Microbiology.
Uses of lipases in industry sector. Biodiesel: Lipases are used to produce biodiesel from various feed stocks such as palm oil or animal fats. Thermostable lipases have been developed to optimize the application of enzymes in biodiesel production..
Cosmetics and perfumery: Lipases are used in the production of surfactants via the controlled esterification of glycerols. In the cosmetic and fragrances industries lipases can be used in the synthesis of citronellyl butyrate and valerate..
Waste effluent or sewage treatment: Lipases are added to eliminate the thin layers of fats formed at the surface of waste water reservoirs and therefore recover active oxygen transport conditions which are necessary in maintaining optimum biomass growth..
Detergents: Next to proteases as detergent additives, lipases are the second most important group of detergent where enzymes helps in removal of stains and traces of oil. Lipases are used in both laundry and dishwashing formulations commercial detergents where they have been optimized to operate under various ph and temperature conditions..
Lipases in diary industry: Lipases are used to breakdown milk fats and give characteristic flavors to cheese. The flavor comes from the free fatty acids produced when milk fats are hydrolyzed. Both animal and microbial lipase enzymes are used in industries and both have different action pattern according to their flavor profile..
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