Type of Enzyme

Composting-free enzymes can be applied in a variety of settings and for different purposes. Some common types of composting-free enzymes and their applications include:

Lipase

Used in the breakdown of fats and oils, commonly used in food waste composting.

Cellulase

Breaks down cellulose, a common component of plant material, making it useful for composting plant waste.

 

Amylase

Breaks down starch and carbohydrates, commonly used in the composting of kitchen and food waste.

 

 

Protease

Breaks down proteins, commonly used in composting animal waste.

 

 

 

Xylanase

Breaks down hemicellulose, a component of plant material, making it useful for composting woody waste.

 

 

 

Pectinase

Breaks down pectin, a component of plant cell walls, making it useful for composting fruit and vegetable waste.

 

 

 

Overall, the specific type of enzyme used will depend on the type of waste being composted and the desired end result.