diastase

Noun

Meaning

A soluble, nitrogenous ferment, capable of converting starch and dextrin into sugar.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cox enzyme complement yeast accelerator ferment trypsin pepsin papain catalyst plasmin pepsinogen diastasis ptyalin maltin
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Examples

However, excessive heat exposure also results in product deterioration, as it increases the level of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and reduces enzyme (e.g. diastase) activity. Source: Internet

The inclusion bodies, which seem to contain high levels of carbohydrates, are typically labeled by a specific stain called PAS ( Periodic acid-Schiff ) which is resistant to diastase treatment. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

diasporite diastalsis diastaltic diastases diastasic diastasis