Saccharification, literally “to make into sugar,” the conversion, by enzymes, of starches into sugars and dextrins during the mashing process. Alpha amylase is primarily responsible for the hydrolysis of starches into dextrins, and beta amylase digests dextrins into fermentable sugars. ...

Which of the following is the Saccharifying enzyme?

Syrups formed after saccharification with alpha amylase, particularly those saccharified with A. niger alpha amylase could, after separation of glucose, be fermented further with yeast to give isomaltose.

What is the meaning of Saccharifying?

: the process of breaking a complex carbohydrate (such as starch or cellulose) into its monosaccharide components.