Ptyalin enzyme is an amylase enzyme produced by the salivary glands (salivary glands) whereas the saliva it produces is a product containing various enzymes including one of which is the ptyalin enzyme. Ptyalin enzymes are sometimes also called alpha-amylase enzymes. The role and function of this ptyalin enzyme are as a catalyst or product that can accelerate the process of hydrolyzing carbohydrates into simple sugars in the digestive system of food. Digestive organs secrete a variety of enzymes during the digestion of carbohydrates to aid in the absorption of nutrients. Carbohydrate enzymes are enzymes that play a role in the process of digesting carbohydrates. Ptyalin enzyme and amylase enzyme are the two carbohydrate enzymes that have the greatest effect. The ptyalin enzyme is similar to the amylase enzyme in that it works in the oral cavity first, while the amylase enzyme is produced exclusively by the pancreas.