What is another word for papain?
Pronunciation: [pˈape͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Papain is an enzyme that is derived from the papaya fruit. It has a wide range of uses in the food industry, medicine and cosmetics. Some of the synonyms for papain include papaya proteinase, papainase, papaya peptidase and papain-like protein. These synonyms all refer to enzymes that are derived from the papaya fruit, and are used for similar purposes as papain. Papain can be used to tenderize meat, in wound healing and in the production of beauty products such as facial masks and exfoliants. Therefore, any of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with papain depending on the context in which it is being used.
