How to Use papain in a Sentence

papain

noun
  • Key Takeaways Papaya helps with digestion by providing fiber and papain, an enzyme that breaks down proteins.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Papaya Papaya contains an enzyme called papain, which helps the body convert dietary proteins from meat, beans, or fish into amino acids that can be properly digested.
    Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Infused with lip-loving ingredients such as squalane, sunflower oil, and papain enzyme, the formulation also moisturizes, soothes, and conceals the appearance of fine lines.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Each textured pad is soaked in a mix of lactic acid (a gentle AHA) and enzyme exfoliants like papain (natural enzymes extracted from raw, unripe papaya) to dissolve dead skin, while the pad itself adds a bit of physical exfoliation.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Formulated without alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, the TheraBreath Whitening Fresh Breath Oral Rinse uses glucose oxidase and enzymes called papain to help break up stains and kill bad-breath-causing bacteria—all without aggravating sensitive teeth and gums.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

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