The most important role of maltase as an enzyme in the human digestive system (also called maltase digestive enzyme) can be found when the starch is being assimilated into the maltose using pancreatic or salivary enzymes like amylase (amylase maltase). Once the amylase gets finished with its breaking down, these maltase enzymes transform the glucose. This process is essential in the overall health of one's digestive system and body. Once there is glucose present in the body, it can either be stored in the liver as an animal or glycogen starch or can be used for energy.