Lipases are digestive enzymes released by the pancreas into the small intestine to help the body process and absorb fats. Different industries use lipase to hydrolyze fats in various applications, such as dairy and pharmaceutical products.

The dairy industry uses lipases extensively for the hydrolysis of milk fat and gives stronger characteristic flavors to cheeses (e.g., Italian Romano cheese).

The pharmaceutical industry uses lipases enzymes for the synthesis production of drugs and their intermediates. This enzyme is known to break down fat, allowing the body to absorb fat, Protein that speeds up biochemical reaction and also used in products for correcting indigestion, heartburn, allergies to gluten, and more.