carbohydrase
/ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪz/
noun
- An enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars during digestion.
- Without enough carbohydrase, the body cannot efficiently absorb sugars from fruits and grains.
- Carbohydrase in your saliva helps start breaking down starchy foods like bread.
- Many digestive supplements contain carbohydrase to help people process complex carbs.