What is Enzyme assay

Enzyme assay may also be used to determine whether stored plant products are suitable for use as food commodities,

for e.g.  α-amylase should be present in relatively low amounts in stored wheat seeds. If there is sprouting/germination of a stored crop, then the α-amylase content increases. Once the flour has been produced, its amylase content may again be assayed to give an indication of  the amount of starch breakdown which can be expected to take place when the dough is prepared.