Does anyone know why kiwi has a protease enzyme? what function has the enzyme for the kiwi?

Question

Does anyone know why kiwi has a protease enzyme? what function has the enzyme for the kiwi?

Answer 1

Kiwi has a high level of actinidin, a protease enzyme that mimics the natural enzyme pepsin.

Naturally occuring high levels of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Potassium and Essential Fatty Acids.

(68% Alpha Linolenic Acid = an Omega-3 EFA, and precursor to EPA and DHA) r also present.

                       Function of pepsin is carried out in kiwi.

                          Other benefits:

1.Can help solve the problems caused by digestive dysfunction.

2.Commercially useful as a meat tenderizer

For more info:

http://www.directfood.net/kiwi/intro.asp

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwifruit

Answer 2

1.Used in ripening.

2.Defence against insects.