Papain

Papain is taken from the fruit of the papaya tree. It is an enzyme which help break down proteins. It is used to make medicine. In manufacturing, papain is used in cosmetics, toothpaste, enzymatic soft contact lens cleaners, meat tenderizers, and meat products. It is also used for stabilizing and chill-proofing beer.

Papain is taken from the fruit of the papaya tree. It is an enzyme which help break down proteins. It is used to make medicine. Papain is used for pain and swelling (inflammation) as well as fluid retention following trauma and surgery. It is used as a digestive aid and for treating parasitic worms, inflammation of the throat and pharynx, shingles (herpes zoster) symptoms, ongoing diarrhea, hay fever, runny nose, and a skin condition called psoriasis. Papain is also used along with conventional treatments for tumors. Papain can be apply directly to the skin to treat infected wounds, sores, and ulcers. In manufacturing, papain is used in cosmetics, toothpaste, enzymatic soft contact lens cleaners, meat tenderizers, and meat products. It is also used for stabilizing and chill-proofing beer.

Specification

  • CAS Number 9001-73-4

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