Definition: Predigests are a type of enzyme that is involved in the digestion of proteins. They act as "predigestors" because they break down complex carbohydrates into simpler components, such as glucose or fructose, which can then be absorbed by the body. In the digestive process, enzymes like proteases and pepsins play a crucial role. Protease cleaves proteins into smaller peptides, while pepsin breaks them down further to maltose, an intermediate product that is then fermented by bacteria