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Does Egg Have Amylase? The Surprising Truth About Egg Enzymes

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The scientific consensus shows that while raw eggs do contain a low level of alpha-amylase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down starches, its primary function is not to aid human digestion. This minor presence of amylase is largely overshadowed by the egg's other, more prominent enzymes and proteins.