The enzyme found in saliva is known as amylase. Amylase is a vital digestive enzyme that converts carbs into simpler sugars like maltose and glucose. The salivary glands create the majority of it, but the pancreas also secretes a minor amount.
Amylase is also used in a variety of industrial applications, including brewing, baking, and starch processing. It acts as a catalyst in these processes, converting complex carbs into simpler sugars that can then be used in a variety of applications.