The breakdown of starch and similar polysaccharides into maltose and other short-chain carbohydrates is catalyzed by the enzyme beta-amylase (BL amylase). Beer, bread, and confections are just a some of the goods that may be made using BL amylase in the food business.

• Hydrolysis of starch in the cane juice improve the yield of sugar
•  Improve sweetness of sugar