Used in food processing to enhance flavor development in cheese and dairy products by breaking down fats into free fatty acids. Also used in dietary supplements to aid fat digestion in the body. Employed in the production of biodiesel to catalyze the transesterification of vegetable oils. Applied in the leather industry for degreasing hides and improving softness, and in textile processing to remove fat stains from fabrics. Utilized in detergent formulations to remove lipid-based stains at lower washing temperatures. Additionally, used in the synthesis of esters for fragrances and flavor compounds in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.