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Product name:Bromelain

Product Description:
Bromelain can refer to one of two protease enzymes extracted from the plant family Bromeliaceae, or it can refer to a combination of those enzymes along with other compounds produced in an extract.

Application:
Along with papain, bromelain is one of the most popular substances to use for meat tenderizing.

Today, about 90% of meat tenderizer is used in consumer households. Bromelain is sold in a powdered form, which is combined with a marinade, or directly sprinkled on the uncooked meat. The enzyme will penetrate the meat, and by a process called forking, cause the meat to be tender and palatable when cooked. If the enzyme is allowed to work for too long, the meat may become too "mushy" for many consumers' preferences. Cooked or canned pineapple does not have a tenderizing effect, as the enzymes are heat labile.

Some prepared meat products, such as meatballs, and commercially available marinades include pineapple and/or pineapple-derived ingredients.

 

 

 

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