What Fruits Contain Calpain? The Surprising Truth
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Calpain is a calcium-activated protease found ubiquitously in vertebrate animal cells, not in fruits. This common misconception often arises because people confuse the function of calpain with that of plant-derived proteases, such as papain and bromelain, which are widely recognized for their protein-digesting abilities. This article clarifies the distinction between calpain and the enzymes actually present in various fruits.
