what is the name of the enzyme that digests carbohydrates?

The enzyme that digests carbohydrates is primarily amylase. Amylase begins the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking down complex carbohydrates like starch into smaller sugar molecules such as maltose. It is produced in the salivary glands (salivary amylase) and the pancreas (pancreatic amylase). Additional enzymes involved in carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine include maltase, sucrase, and lactase, which further break down maltose, sucrose, and lactose into glucose and other simple sugars that can be absorbed by the body.